Dumerils Boa Q&A

[dakski]

Hilabeans,

I have seen Dumerils in person, but do not own one. I too am at my limit, partially because of significant other preferences. However, after doing some research, I decided my "last" snake would be a BCI - hence getting Behira, the Ghost BCI Female, in October of last year. I have zero regrets! I had narrowed it down to her or a scaleless corn.

From what I have read and witnessed in person, Dumerils are really beautiful and fairly large snakes. They are very chill (although I hear they can be aggressive feeders like BCI's - Behira is no exception).

Dumerils are also easier to keep than say, a BCI. Humidity requirements and temperature requirements are lower. Dumerils 75-85F, with a little over 85F for a hot spot (like 86-87F). Also humidity can be 40-60% with the higher end of the range in shed.

However, I have also heard they are like big BP's - almost too chill. If you like that, awesome, I don't think you can go wrong with a Dumerils.

Having said that, I love the different personality of Behira as compared to Shayna my BP. Yes, she needs more humidity and slightly warmer temps (than a Dumerils - higher humidity than a BP but temps are the same virtually). Plus, her food drive is off the charts (thank you hook training - although I recommend hook training any snake that gets large to get them out of food mode - Dumerils included).

BCI's are curious, but not fearful at all. They also come in many morphs and if you do not want one too big, can get a male.

I also love the way BCI's feel. They have softer skin than BP's for sure.

In no way am I trying to talk you out of a Dumerils. They are really cool. I considered them too. However, I fell in love with BCI's and love Behira to pieces. I just wanted to show another possibility.

Dumerils:

Pros:

-Large, but manageable size
-Temperament
-Easy husbandry

Cons:

-Temperament - TOO CHILL?

BCI's

Pros:

-Many morphs
-Large, but manageable size - especially males
-Awesome personalities
-Will never skip a meal/Crazy food drive

Cons:

-More advanced husbandry and larger tank especially with a female
-Crazy food drive

Again, I've never hook trained a BP or a corn (Figment is an aggressive feeder but makes sure it is food first ) but I have hook trained Behira.

Anyway, just my two cents.

Either way, keep us in the loop! Sounds exciting! NEW SNAKE! YAY!