I'm always happy to help. It's great to see people excited about reptiles. Snakes are such amazing animals. That's a really nice looking Female Dumerils Boa. She has a very clean pattern. Give her a week or so to settle down, then start bringing her out a few times a week for 5-15 minutes. Gradually, you can bring her out longer.

I don't use a snake hook, but here's a little trick I sometimes utilize. You can use the lid of a tub or some other barrier to put between a boa's head and your hand. Then you just pick them up mid body. They typically calm down quickly once you're supporting them.

Be sure to use caution if you decide to pick up a Dumerils Boa with a snake hook. They're a relatively thick bodied snake, and you must be careful not to carry too much of their weight on a small point of contact. One technique with snake hooks is to raise a small portion of the boa's body, then slide your hand underneath. Best of luck to you.


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Paul D


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