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Caudal Luring

724hp Jun 02, 2011 03:53 PM

Yesterday I observed my male 9 month Dumeril caudal luring. I didn't realize that dums did this, thought it was interesting, and figured I'd post about it.

He had everything but the last 1.5" of his tail and his head buried under his bedding (reptile bark) with his head about 3" in front of his tail facing out towards the front of the boaphile cage that I have him in. I watched him do this for about 5 minutes all the while that tail was writhing, twitching, curling and spasming... very cool to watch.

Has anyone else observed their dums doing this?

Replies (3)

liljenni Jun 03, 2011 03:18 AM

KOOL!

pathigdon Jun 07, 2011 05:48 PM

Dums are very proficient in caudul luring. All of mine do it.
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Pat Higdon - Higdons Herps, Tuttle, Oklahoma USA
Oklahoma City Herpetological Society Member
4 dumerils boas, 2 rosy boas, 3 burmese pythons, 1 reticulated python, 1 ball pythons, 3 borneo pythons, 10 bearded dragons, 6 leopard geckos, 4 african fat-tail geckos & 1 sulcata tortoise

snakeylo Dec 14, 2011 01:55 AM

I have noticed my Dumerils caudal lure when younger. I have never seen my adults do it though.

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