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02-16-14, 11:21 PM
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New Addition - Dumerils
I had a guy text me, and I picked up what appears to be roughly a year old Dumerils boa. I was told it's a male, and has a nasty attitude, found out tonight that he does. He tagged me, which is strangely the first time I have ever been bit by a snake I am keeping as a pet. I'll get some pics up tomorrow.
Anyone who has ever kept these have any advice for me? I have a hot side set to about 90, with a gradient to about 80. 2 hides, one hot and cold. Tons of Aspen, as this guy seems to like to borrow, and a water bowl. Partially covered screen lid so I can get a 50% humidity level. Any tips will be much appreciated.
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02-16-14, 11:53 PM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
ive been tagged once by each of my dums but it was because they were in feeding mode :P i know better now. dums are cool, nice pickup.
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02-17-14, 03:16 AM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
Definitely very cool looking, and I don't know about others, but the eyes on my guy are half one color, and half another. I'll have to get a pic up later. Time to bust out the snake hook!
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02-17-14, 07:21 AM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
My little female dum has the 2 tone eyes too, the stripe on the head is kinda followed threw the eyes.
Congrats on the pickup! Also please do post up some pics I'd love to check this guy out and also I'd like to see how much mine is gonna grow by the time its a year old. Thanks
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02-17-14, 06:40 PM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
Sure thing. I probably will tonight. I went in and had to move him (using a hook) to check the hot spot, and he still seems pissy... So we'll see. I think Im going to wait till Sunday to get some pics though
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02-18-14, 02:36 PM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
Congrats on the pickup! Hopefully his attitude was due to the last keeper, and he calms down for you. Looking forward to picts!
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02-18-14, 08:54 PM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
I took him out for a couple minutes just so I could put in the new water bowl. I used the hook and put him on the ground and he was pretty calm after that. Picked him up and handled for a minute then put him back in. Still a bit skittish, but no strikes, not attempts, no hissing/huffing, etc... Now I have to resist the urge to handle until he gets a few rats down
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02-18-14, 10:36 PM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
It's funny how much variation there is in Dumeril's. Mine is a sweetheart and has never even given me cause for worry.
Mine seems to prefer about 80 degrees. She is about 300 grams and eats small F/T rats that weight between 55-80 grams once a week. The housing situation sounds the same as yours (2 hides, 80 degrees but with a 92-95 degree warm spot, aspen, 50-60% humidity). I keep her enclosure in a low-traffic area and she seems content. I'd just leave him alone for a week or so, make sure he's fine, and then see how hungry he is.
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02-18-14, 11:44 PM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
Definitely. He has a hot spot of 88, and currently is on the cool side. I can't wait to see his feeding response!
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02-19-14, 09:36 PM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
He was peeking out today, so I snapped a quick picture, crappy cell phone, but still. I can't wait to really work with this guy!
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02-20-14, 04:04 AM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
Well he's got a pretty head  wonder what the rest looks like!
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02-20-14, 08:05 AM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
Ill get a full body pic up in a little bit. He seems to be doing much better over these last couple of days.
I plan on feeding him next Friday, so hopefully he will destroy it!
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02-20-14, 10:15 AM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
Can't wait for a full body pic! Love the way dums look! Congrats! 
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02-20-14, 05:17 PM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
So I took him out to snap a picture of his size. Not the best pic, but you get the jist. Roughly about 2 feet long.
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02-22-14, 02:50 PM
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Re: New Addition - Dumerils
he looks nice 
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