Adult Dumerils Boa - Size reference?

[Vasiliki]

My local reptile shop has a pair of adult dumeril's that are nearly full grown. They are significantly smaller than the females are. I would say that the size difference between male and female dumeril's is similar to the difference you see in BP's.

Dums grow very slowly sometimes taking 5 + years to reach their adult/breeding size.

I would expect This dum to get larger but I would't expect a monster by any means. (though it is always possible)

To put it perspective my female Dum that is about a year old is nearly 3 feet long already. I expect her to be fairly large in a few years but since they grow so slowly I'm not too worried.

Interesting to know. I figure this guy will likely pack on a few more pounds at least, and possibly get to 4ft or a little more by the time he's 'full size'.

I would have a large snake without any hesitation. However, living with my other half, I have to factor in his comfort level. He does not like big snakes. Not a fear. Just doesn't 'understand what the point is'. Hence why I was considering a Dumerils male instead of, say, a Redtail. But it seems like everyone who posts photos of their Dums has young guys still So it's hard to guage what I can manage further down the road.

My alternative consideration is a BRB, but I absolutely love the calm, gentle nature of the Dums. I've held several now and almost didn't give a few of them back, haha.

Me too! I'd love to see a photo of a male next to something for a size reference (yard stick, xbox controller, cereal box, something I can compare to at home )

I agree. A photo of a Dum is always awesome. But a photo with a size reference... Well that's just super helpful