Dear reader,
I want to get myself a Dumerils Boa (Acrantophis dumerili) and so I am informing myself about keeping this species right now.
Problem is I just found two different sources about this topic which contradict each other. The Reptilesite LLLReptiles states that Dumerils Boas need high humidity in their enclosures opposed to that the youtuber Nyxilyn's Reptiles describes how such snakes really like a dry environment and also shows a couple of her own healthy Dumerils.
LL Reptiles (
https://www.lllreptile.com/articles/60-dumerils-boa/):
Humidity levels should be kept high within the enclosure. Regular misting of the entire cage contents with room temperature water will be required. The substrate used and the ambient humidity of the room in which the snake is housed will dictate how frequently you will need to spray the enclosure. Typically twice a day is sufficient, although additional humidity may be warranted during the snakes shedding cycle.
Nyxilyn's Reptiles (
https://youtu.be/gQ7P2ZuLGso?t=1m49s (1:49 min)):
[You can use whatever substrate you like] as long as it’s not too wet. Dumerils Boas do NOT require high humidity. In fact of all the species that I keep here in my snake room, I NEVER worry about the humidity for the Dumerils Boas. They always have perfect sheds for me.
So my question is: How do I actually have to keep this kind of snake?
Thanks alot!
Sincerely,
Francis
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