went to Scott Smith's All-Animal Expo!

[WhompingWillow]

TBH, and im sure ive told you this before, but the only boa i truly drool over is a Dumerils.

I know you just added two snakes and all, but you really wouldn't regret a Dumeril's. All of my "larger" snakes are female (because, well, go big or go home, right?) but here is why you should definitely jump on the Dumeril's train:

1) They are the puppy dogs of the snake world, truly. Memphis is so easy going. She hangs out with me and likes to explore, but once she finds a comfy spot she just chills. For ages.

2) Females get to be a good size but are slow growing so you have time to mentally adjust. Males are smaller but still impressive.

3) Relatively straightforward and forgiving husbandry. Not too hot. Not too humid. They'll soak when they need to. I've offered Memphis a couple of substrates and it's fun watching her bury herself.

4) They are beautiful and get better with age. They are also relatively cheap when you consider how crazy expensive some of the BCI morphs and other boa localities/subspecies can get.

5) They have a really cool translucent chin patch!

6) Good appetites, especially once established. I was told that Memphis would take F/T rat pups when we got her but that she preferred live. She's eaten F/T exclusively while in our care and has never missed a meal.

Sooo have I convinced you yet??? 😃