Description
Available now: [age, size and sex]. [Captive bred].
About the Dumeril’s Boa
The Dumeril’s boa comes from the dry forests of southern Madagascar. It is prized for its calm temperament and its pattern of dark, rounded blotches on a tan to brown body. Adults usually reach 5 to 7 feet and can live well over 20 years, so this snake is a long term commitment.
Temperament
Dumeril’s boas are generally docile, and with regular, confident handling most become comfortable being held. Like all large snakes, they need to be handled with care and respect, and a larger adult is best supported with two hands.
Housing
A juvenile can live in a 4 x 2 foot enclosure, but an adult needs about 6 x 2 x 2 feet. Provide a secure lid, a hide on the warm side and one on the cool side, and a water bowl large enough for soaking.
Temperature and Humidity
Keep a warm end around 88 to 90°F and a cooler end in the upper 70s, with moderate humidity. Use a thermostat on all heating equipment.
Diet
Feed appropriately sized rodents, about once a week for young snakes and less often as they mature. Choose prey no wider than the thickest part of the snake’s body.
Is This Snake Right for You?
This is a great choice for a keeper who wants a large, calm boa and has the space to house one. Plan for the full adult size before you buy.
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