Green Tree vs. Woma

[RustyGlass]

Looking to get a new python and I think I've narrowed it down to these two... Love the BHP as well, but damn is it expensive...

Anybody have any information that would make my decision easier and well informed?

- Looking for ease of care; fewer requirements (ie. UVB light etc.)

- Temperament / Handling (very important)

- Other bad traits that may not be widely known (ie. won't eat etc.)

- Curious about your opinions on which is more beautiful? (Love that the Woma doesn't have the classic python look)

- Curious about your opinions on which is a more enjoyable set-up (ie. Green trees would be really beautiful in a naturalistic set-up IMO)

All info is much appreciated.


Thanks


Jesse

[MrCaveman]

- Looking for ease of care; fewer requirements (ie. UVB light etc.)

- Temperament / Handling (very important)

- Other bad traits that may not be widely known (ie. won't eat etc.)

- Curious about your opinions on which is more beautiful? (Love that the Woma doesn't have the classic python look)

- Curious about your opinions on which is a more enjoyable set-up (ie. Green trees would be really beautiful in a naturalistic set-up IMO)


Ive had experience with both. And to be honest I'd recomend a GTP.

Ease of care: Both are easy to care for. Womas like it dry and warm. GTP like a little more humidity which really isnt all that important as many people make it out to be. 50-60% humidy is fine with extra mist during shed

Handling: All snakes have personalities. My GTP is a little baby. Just make sure you have removable perches that way its a lot less stressful on the snake when moving, therefore less inclined to bite. I had a woma that was a total demon! Couldnt hold it without carving gloves and thick jacket. This is because he was on 100% feeding mode all the time! When you chose your snake, hold it before you buy so you can have an idea of what is personality is like.

Others: GTP can be tricky to get feeding, patiance sometimes is required for new snakes. I feed them only at night. Womas eat anything, they're garbage disposals. This is a nother reason I recomend a GTP if on a budget because you will have to be buying a lot more rats and larger rats than for a GTP because Womas have very fast metabolisms and can grow quite large.

Cage: Since womas have fast metabolisms, they are very active snakes. So they require larger enclosures. It's cool because they are very active during the day and night but because of this Id recomend a 6ft cage; thats just me though, they will do fine a 4ft but I rather give them extra room. GTP will require around a 4ft x 2ft x 2ft high cage with several removable perches.

So for me, since im on budget and dont have room for a large cage at the moment. Id recomend a GTP because they eat less which saves money over time and their housing doesnt need to be as big. And because I've had a bad experience with Womas and many of them have that 100% feeding responce. But it all depends on the personality; GTP can be demons too, but mine isnt! Ill probably get another Woma in the future however.

[RustyGlass]

Thanks! I really love the GTP's I've seen but I ended up going with a Woma. I think I narrowed it to these two because they both have really unique behaviors and looks. IMO the Woma is a bit more unique though. Probably because they are relatively new to me and the fact that I was surprised to find out that they were pythons in the first place.

According to the breeder the one I chose is pretty calm and will be even more so with a bit of regular handling. Hopefully that isn't BS!

I really appreciate all of the GTP info though, as I will probably be getting one very soon lol

[MrCaveman]

Cool, you gotta post some pics when you get it! Woma's are great if you get the right one.

[trueblue]

Woma is i good choice imo. They have heaps of character and will keep you amused for hours just watching them and their antics. gtps on the other would have to one of the most boring snakes to keep. lol.