Care Sheet for Boa ConstrictorsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 4.18 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 09/07/2003 |
Main Category: | Snakes |
Sub Category: | Boa Constrictors |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Bitis Gabonica |
Years Experience: | 5 to 10 Years |
Species: | Dumerils Boa |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | Boa constrictor |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Probing - but only allow this to be done by an experienced herpetologist |
Mostly Active During: | Night |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Numerous bedding can be used - we use bark chips,however when this snake is fully grown newspaper or paper towels are best,as the snake gets to a very large weight. |
Lighting and UVB: | Not necessary |
Temperatures and Humidity: | Temperatures should range from 78f-90f.A warm end or basking area of 87-90f and a cool area of 77-79f.Nighttime temperature can drop slightly. Humidity does not need to be high. 20-30% humidity-this can be achieved by spritzing the tank with water a few times a day, or by placing the water bowl nearer the warm end of the tank.Higher humidity during periods of shedding,as with most snakes. |
Heating and Equipment: | Heatmat is the only necessary source of heat.An incandescent bulb may be added if the temperature needs to be increased. |
Caging Provided: | Our dumerils is, at present, 3 yrs old and approx 4ft long.He is currently in a tank that measures 30inch x 15inch by 15inch.As a fully grown snake (dumerils usually grow to 4-6ft long,max 7ft) he will not require anything much bigger than a 4.5ft by 2ft by 2ft tank,although a larger tank may be provided.These snakes are very inactive as a general rule,and so do not need masses of space to move around in. |
Diet: | Carnivorous |
Description of Diet: | Dunerils boas are ambush hunters - they sit and wait for their prey,as opposed to actively hunting for it.They are slow growers.Our dumerils,at present,requires 1 weaner rat every 2 weeks.As a fully grown adult he will require large rats/small rabbits every 2-4 weeks. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | N/A |
Maintenance: | "Spot check" every day,thouroughly clean out the tank every couple of months.Ensure that a large bowl of fresh water is always available - for drinking and bathing. |
Some Words on this Species: | These snakes are typically calm animals and make a wonderful addition to any herp collection.However bare in mind they do grow large in weight (typically 15-20 pounds),and when fully grown should not be handled alone.Dumerils,in England(not certain about the states) must be CB and come with a certificate and a chip. |
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