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Aayrick
12-14-16, 02:29 PM
I'm pretty sure this is a boa of some kind, but would like some help narrowing down the type. I'm thinking it's a Columbian mix of some kind, but other than that, I have no idea. Not my snake, but I've been asked to help ID it. Thanks

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z5nofhmds8quq1c/AAAjOHwVJFMVgve75Mw9ygU2a/Photo%20Dec%2013%2C%2019%2047%2049.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z5nofhmds8quq1c/AAAvslQ_rB3r7at5rckhsheqa/Photo%20Dec%2013%2C%2019%2047%2056.jpg?dl=0
richardhind
12-14-16, 02:49 PM
I think it's s dumeril boa,very nice looking snake
Tsubaki
12-14-16, 03:04 PM
That is a Dumerils, or Madagascar Ground boa. In some parts of the world these snakes needs special paperworks and ID chips, being endangered species. Make sure to check if it's legal to own (for whomever owns it) Also pictures can be deceiving, but it seems quite overweight.
bigsnakegirl785
12-14-16, 10:28 PM
I don't think any registration is needed for Dums in America, but I agree it looks overweight as well as a tad dehydrated.

(Also Madagascar ground boas are a completely separate species from Dums.)
Tsubaki
12-14-16, 10:32 PM
(Also Madagascar ground boas are a completely separate species from Dums.)
Not in Dutch? It's the common name in my language. Must have mistranslated. My bad.
bigsnakegirl785
12-14-16, 11:16 PM
Not in Dutch? It's the common name in my language. Must have mistranslated. My bad.

Maybe. In English Madagascar ground boas are Acrantophis madagascariensis and Dumeril's are Acrantophis dumerili if that helps any?
Tsubaki
12-15-16, 12:23 AM
Ok that makes sense, thx for the correct common names. This is why i prefer latin haha :D
kovacs01
12-29-16, 11:31 PM
Maybe. In English Madagascar ground boas are Acrantophis madagascariensis and Dumeril's are Acrantophis dumerili if that helps any?

Bingo. Two separate species, often confused because they look somewhat similar and come from the same island. Pic of my male a. madagascariensis:

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