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Dumerils Boas

Photo: Dumeril Boa
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Boa dumerili is a boa species found on Madagascar and Reunion Island. No subspecies are currently recognized. Adults usually grow to 6.5 feet in length with the maximum reported to be 8 foot, 6 inches. Males usually have longer flatter tails, while females tend to be larger overall. The color pattern consists of a gray-brown ground color with darker patches, forming an effective camouflage against the leaf litter of the forest floor of their native habitat. Found on Madagascar and Reunion Island along the western coast and southwestern regions of Madagascar, it is found in a semi-arid habitat that gets fairly low amounts of rainfall. Their diet consists of small animals, such as birds, lizards, and small mammals and they are also known to prey on other snakes. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Dumerils Boas. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

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Boa Rack
by bandit_1008 - Jan 23, 2018 09:11 PM
0 No replies
Having an issue...
by drapert - Mar 13, 2016 09:44 AM
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Bumps on my snake...need some help
by jasonmattes - Jan 05, 2014 10:16 PM
1 Dec 25, 2015 08:04 PM
by Ameron
Bennie... the Dumeril's boa????
by dsharkey - Dec 19, 2013 01:43 AM
1 Dec 24, 2013 09:42 AM
by AaronBayer
Big question about which rack system
by TSUSnakeGuy - Aug 05, 2013 10:42 PM
0 No replies
My Dumerils has started biting me!
by KWenger - Jul 21, 2013 07:40 PM
3 Nov 27, 2015 10:05 AM
by Ameron
Dumerils-feeding advice
by KWenger - Jun 21, 2013 08:13 AM
1 Jun 21, 2013 08:50 AM
by AaronBayer
Dumerils-No belly heat needed?
by KWenger - May 23, 2013 08:14 AM
2 May 28, 2013 08:53 AM
by AaronBayer
Best temps & humidity levels
by arasara - Mar 10, 2013 04:49 AM
5 Apr 03, 2013 04:46 PM
by Arasara
Looking for MGB's
by strutter769 - Jan 25, 2013 12:22 PM
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Breeding size/weight for MGB
by strutter769 - Dec 20, 2012 04:34 PM
2 Dec 21, 2012 11:46 PM
by strutter769
Dumerils Reatin Sperm?
by thayericurls - Dec 17, 2012 10:40 AM
1 Dec 17, 2012 02:20 PM
by Biophiliacs
1996 Dumeril Boa and Jackson
by Biophiliacs - Dec 11, 2012 05:58 PM
6 Dec 13, 2012 11:16 AM
by AaronBayer
2002 Pastel Dumeril Boa
by Biophiliacs - Nov 26, 2012 06:36 PM
1 Nov 26, 2012 06:37 PM
by Biophiliacs
2005 Pastel Dumerils Boa #1
by Biophiliacs - Nov 25, 2012 05:39 PM
1 Nov 25, 2012 05:41 PM
by Biophiliacs
Red Phase Dumerils by Bob Guerrio
by Biophiliacs - Nov 25, 2012 05:33 PM
1 Nov 25, 2012 05:34 PM
by Biophiliacs
My Pretty Baby
by drapert - Jul 23, 2012 04:42 PM
1 Aug 03, 2012 05:09 PM
by ZooAcacia
Just a pic
by jasonmattes - Jul 09, 2012 02:28 AM
5 Aug 22, 2012 03:29 PM
by devilfish79
PIebald? New morph or coincidence?
by lancethepants17 - Jul 03, 2012 10:19 PM
2 Jul 04, 2012 01:13 PM
by lancethepants17
Gravid Mad. Ground Boa
by vegasbilly - May 19, 2012 11:01 PM
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New Dumeril Boa pics
by McCarthyBoas - May 06, 2012 10:08 PM
3 Jul 23, 2012 06:12 PM
by McCarthyBoas
Madagascan Ground Boa
by strutter769 - Apr 17, 2012 12:20 AM
1 Apr 17, 2012 02:59 AM
by liljenni
baby dums pic request
by tim5580 - Mar 18, 2012 02:51 PM
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Madagascar Ground Boa and/or Dumeril Boa
by EddieFlexMMCinc - Feb 29, 2012 07:00 PM
1 Mar 04, 2012 11:04 PM
by vegasbilly
Pic of my dum with my 9 yr old daughter
by jasonmattes - Feb 15, 2012 10:58 AM
2 Feb 24, 2012 11:37 AM
by jasonmattes
Please sign this. Help petition the ban
by williamtroutman - Jan 19, 2012 06:26 AM
0 No replies
Dums getting more popular
by 724hp - Jan 17, 2012 11:17 AM
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Stop Federal python Ban!
by MichelleRogers - Jan 05, 2012 02:11 PM
0 No replies
nebody heard from pat or paul
by robeyeshua221 - Dec 16, 2011 05:29 PM
4 Jan 06, 2012 05:25 PM
by PatHigdon
why are Dumerils not more popular?
by snakeylo - Dec 14, 2011 02:05 AM
4 Mar 13, 2012 06:27 PM
by ZooAcacia
Does my Dumeril's head look normal?
by darkserpent213 - Dec 07, 2011 03:54 PM
1 Jan 06, 2012 05:33 PM
by PatHigdon
A couple pics I found
by jasonmattes - Dec 07, 2011 02:29 PM
1 Jan 06, 2012 05:34 PM
by PatHigdon
couldnt get pics up
by robeyeshua221 - Nov 27, 2011 10:09 PM
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check out this dum - u better look
by robeyeshua221 - Nov 27, 2011 10:08 PM
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Breeding Dumerils
by boa2cobras - Sep 27, 2011 11:37 PM
5 Dec 01, 2011 09:12 AM
by boa2cobras
Thank You Fellow Dumerils Boa Owners
by lostsorrow - Sep 27, 2011 10:41 PM
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breeding dum's
by strikersnakes - Aug 02, 2011 07:09 PM
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housing dumerils of different sizes
by pastorj - Jun 09, 2011 02:38 PM
1 Jun 10, 2011 12:54 PM
by 724hp
Who will have "morphs" for sale?
by DeHart - Jun 08, 2011 05:44 PM
1 Jun 19, 2011 07:05 AM
by tpreptiles
Caudal Luring
by 724hp - Jun 02, 2011 03:53 PM
3 Dec 14, 2011 01:55 AM
by snakeylo
Does she look gravid?
by Reesy - Apr 26, 2011 04:20 PM
10 May 26, 2011 05:55 PM
by Reesy
Where's Pat?
by Reesy - Apr 23, 2011 07:03 AM
1 Jun 07, 2011 05:46 PM
by pathigdon
Outdoor pics
by liljenni - Apr 22, 2011 11:30 AM
2 Apr 27, 2011 05:44 PM
by liljenni
I'm back on-line with an update.
by Reesy - Apr 20, 2011 04:19 PM
4 Apr 23, 2011 09:30 AM
by Reesy
So, anyone still.....
by PBM - Apr 20, 2011 02:23 AM
2 Jun 07, 2011 05:47 PM
by pathigdon
Ball Python person going Dumeril...
by Bandit_1008 - Apr 17, 2011 07:48 PM
31 Jun 20, 2011 07:20 AM
by DeHart
Woman who lost snake on train objects to
by EricWI - Apr 07, 2011 05:25 PM
0 No replies
Well, here's to hoping..
by ChaosCat - Apr 03, 2011 02:05 AM
0 No replies
Crutchfield Winged
by liljenni - Mar 31, 2011 04:37 PM
3 Apr 01, 2011 11:00 AM
by johnthebaptist
False pregnancy???
by psweeny - Mar 25, 2011 06:19 PM
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Breeding Dumerils - too late?
by ChaosCat - Mar 17, 2011 10:48 PM
4 Apr 01, 2011 01:34 AM
by ChaosCat
bait and switch
by gabeanderson - Mar 16, 2011 03:12 PM
4 Apr 07, 2011 02:50 PM
by gabeanderson
What's more fun than Dumerils.......
by PBM - Mar 11, 2011 08:41 PM
5 Mar 18, 2011 11:28 PM
by vegasbilly
Stubby-Tailed Mice
by MoonlightBoas - Mar 10, 2011 11:15 AM
2 Mar 23, 2011 12:12 AM
by MoonlightBoas
Two new additions...
by ChaosCat - Mar 07, 2011 08:45 PM
3 Mar 09, 2011 11:06 AM
by pathigdon
Four Phases
by PBM - Mar 05, 2011 10:09 PM
10 Mar 09, 2011 07:26 PM
by chaoscat
Just a few Dumeril pics...
by biophiliacs - Mar 05, 2011 02:12 PM
7 Mar 13, 2011 01:17 AM
by biophiliacs
Dagger Dumeril
by liljenni - Mar 04, 2011 05:58 PM
3 Mar 09, 2011 11:13 AM
by pathigdon
New pic
by johnthebaptist - Mar 03, 2011 09:44 PM
3 Mar 23, 2011 12:13 AM
by MoonlightBoas
Dumeril Morph question???
by Bandit_1008 - Mar 02, 2011 07:11 PM
16 Mar 09, 2011 01:53 PM
by pathigdon
Pinson Line Dumerils
by PBM - Mar 01, 2011 12:17 PM
29 Mar 10, 2011 05:07 AM
by liljenni
A question.
by psweeny - Feb 28, 2011 08:09 AM
16 Mar 19, 2011 12:37 AM
by psweeny
cage in basement question...
by Bandit_1008 - Feb 27, 2011 08:19 PM
1 Mar 02, 2011 09:47 AM
by PatHigdon
Dumeril's popularity
by johnthebaptist - Feb 27, 2011 08:09 PM
4 Mar 02, 2011 06:00 PM
by MoonlightBoas
Englands New Toliara Dumerils Morph
by liljenni - Feb 24, 2011 08:41 PM
3 Mar 02, 2011 04:34 AM
by liljenni
My two female Dumerils - like night/day
by chaoscat - Feb 21, 2011 11:59 PM
6 Feb 29, 2012 09:00 PM
by eddieflexmmcinc
Pic request
by PBM - Feb 19, 2011 12:52 AM
7 Mar 08, 2011 02:31 PM
by ChaosCat
my dumeril's had to be....
by johnthebaptist - Feb 18, 2011 02:29 PM
6 Feb 22, 2011 11:30 AM
by PBM
Looking for opinions.....
by PBM - Feb 17, 2011 03:43 AM
8 Feb 22, 2011 08:14 AM
by MoonlightBoas
H I G H P I N K
by liljenni - Feb 12, 2011 10:25 PM
9 Feb 18, 2011 12:22 AM
by PBM
TOM, PINSON
by snaketaboo77 - Feb 11, 2011 12:48 PM
1 Feb 12, 2011 12:18 AM
by PBM
Woman reunited with lost pet snake
by EricWI - Feb 05, 2011 05:23 PM
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Dumerils morphs?
by PnPreptiles - Feb 05, 2011 10:00 AM
5 Feb 14, 2011 05:05 PM
by pathigdon
Ovulation?
by Reesy - Feb 04, 2011 07:54 PM
2 Feb 08, 2011 07:41 PM
by vegasbilly
Not fun!
by johnthebaptist - Feb 04, 2011 11:48 AM
1 Feb 08, 2011 04:38 PM
by pathigdon
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