I've had plenty of BCI's that would eat while shedding, but not one Dumerils. Granted, this experience is limited to 35-50 Dumerils. However, I do know that they come from a fairly arid part of Madagascar and do NOT require the high(60%) humidity that the S. American boas do. In fact, according to dumerils.com site, Madagascar only receives 12-20 inches of rain per year.. during only 2 months of the year! With a small Dumerils, I would supply a moist hide box(rubbermaid) within the enclosure for humidity and security. The rest of the tank is kept dry. I live in Montana, which is very dry. I've had my adults for 6 years and not once have they had an incomplete shed. I only lightly mist down the cage 1-2 times per week, unless its breeding season. I would just watch high humidity situations with this boa or you'll end up with septicimia(red belly caused by bacterial or fungal infection).

Later-

Matt Schubarth

Pet Nebula

2100 Stephens #116

Missoula, Montana 59801

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