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I just wanted to see what people thought is the better captive? I talking in terms of temperament, flightiness, and care. Thanks.

In my own experience the dumereli is the more calm and tractible of the two. However in my opinion rudicollis is by far the more awesome. Mind you they do have a rather more demanding set of husbandry needs. Some are very shy flighty and high strung making them a.challenge to accllmate and sustain. With these individuals just plan on not seeing them too often for if the cage is suitably appointed with hidespots cover.and deep substrate they will quite often make full use of them disappearing for what.seems like.forever. At least you get to hear them run for cover when you enter the room! Of course they arent all like that. Once settled in and comfortable they can be amazing creatures to observe and interact with. Most rudicollis i ve encountered were never too keen on much handling though i ve only had one that tried to kill me on an ongoing basis that was a scary lizard as these guys are quick agile and surprisingly intelligent so if ya get an evil one it will be diabolically clever... I must confess my experience with dumereli's is limited to but a few.... i hope this helps a little....m
Guy

Thanks for the response and insight into the Black Roughneck. Do you know anyone that has captive bred babies? Or for that matter captive bred Dumerils?

Max

Can only say that my roughneck is just the opposite of the one just described.

Feeds out of my hand. When he wants to get out of his cage, I will let him out. He will explore the room, seeks me out, climbs all over me and the computor desk. Sits on my shoulder, never bites, very sharp claws. The after a half hour or so will climb back on me to be put away.

He's about a year or so old. The PO told me he was not shy at all

Ask the seller about his habits before you buy.