New Dumeril's

toddnbecka · 03-05-16, 11:39 PM

Finally got a few pics of the young Dumeril's boa that Becka couldn't do without, lol. She just loves her colors and pattern. Guessing she's around 18-24 months old, not a new baby but still a long way from fully grown. She was on the Outback Reptiles table, taken in trade (apparently before the show opened to the public on Saturday) so we have no info on her background. Calm disposition, spends nearly all her time under the warm hide, day and night, as far as I've seen. Easy to handle, though a bit more active than our BCI's. Acts more like a ground-dwelling snake, always wants to wrap around to feel secure and then head down, rather than up, like the semi-arboreal snakes and even the BCI's usually do. Dropped a nice load or urates on Becka when she took her out of the bag on the drive home from the show. I offered her a f/t mouse then a f/t rat pup earlier in the week but she ignored both. Will try again tomorrow, figure she'll be on the same 10 day feeding schedule as the BCI's.

Head shape is a bit longer than the red tail crowd, also a bit thicker-bodied relative to her length, particularly noticeable at the neck:

Noticed how short her tail is compared to a BCI, downright stubby:

**Minkness** · 03-05-16, 11:44 PM

Gah! Gotta go and make me want one, don't you!? Eeeevil.....

Herpo · 03-05-16, 11:46 PM

I can understand why she didn't want to live without it! Very nice!

toddnbecka · 03-05-16, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

Gah! Gotta go and make me want one, don't you!? Eeeevil.....

I never said I was here to help... LOL. One good thing about the Dumeril's, they're a dwarf boa, this girl will likely max out at 5-6'. Won't need as large of an enclosure as the red tails, 4'x2'x12" should suit her as an adult methinks.

**Minkness** · 03-06-16, 12:01 AM

Dangit, knowing that makes it worse! Lol. They have a dumer at my local store too... I was trying not to look around too much though so I wouldn't buy anything new lol.

toddnbecka · 03-06-16, 12:17 AM

Slow growing too, unlike the carpet pythons. My jungle/cross is a good bit longer than this girl, and she's probably at leasy a few months older. This girl was $150, I figured that was a fair price for her size and age, new babies go for $100.

Herpo · 03-06-16, 12:33 AM

I reckon Minks sprinting to the reptile store right now...

**EL Ziggy** · 03-06-16, 12:35 AM

Another beauty for your collection TnB. Congrats!

**Minkness** · 03-06-16, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Herpo

I reckon Minks sprinting to the reptile store right now...

Nah, they're closed.

I am actually trying to stay on track with planned purchases before grabbing random extras. We'll see how well that goes lol.

Herpo · 03-06-16, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

Nah, they're closed.

I am actually trying to stay on track with planned purchases before grabbing random extras. We'll see how well that goes lol.

Careful what you say Mink, they'll start another bet thread lol!

When I get old enough to actually drive, I'll be you basically. Building up my collection one reptile at a time lol!

Herpo · 03-06-16, 03:05 AM

Dammit, where's the like button lol. I keep looking for one...

**Minkness** · 03-06-16, 03:14 AM

LOL! There is noblike buttons unfortunately.

Also, you don't need to drive if they are delivered to your door!

I just submitted an inquiry on my 3rd snake from online. XD

At this rate I will have one new snake a month...may, june, july, and depending on when a certain litter is born, later this summer!

I know I should slow down....but I really don't even want to!

Herpo · 03-06-16, 03:16 AM

Reptile keeping is the best disease! There is no cure, but who needs one!?

**Minkness** · 03-06-16, 03:21 AM

My wallet needs one! Lol

Herpo · 03-06-16, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

My wallet needs one! Lol

Lol, a small sacrifice. Best things money can buy!