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RE: Dumeril or Madagascar boa?

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Posted by: Doug T at Sun May 25 17:37:09 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Doug T ]  
   

I'm assuming your asking about the difference between dumerili and madagascariensis.



Madagascar Ground Boas (MGB's) get bigger and have smaller clutches. Dumerils are smaller and easier to breed. I have both species but they are both young. As young boas, they aren't all that different looking or behaving. The MGB's have larger scales on their heads which is the easiest quickest way to the difference.



If you have the space, time and feeders, get the MGB's and be a little different from the rest of the boa crowd.



Doug T

www.DougTaylorReptiles.com



>>I own 3 Dumerils now.but im looking into buying a pair of Madagascar Boas.Besides the price how can you tell the difference between the 2.I have seen some with lighter color and some darker.



   

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