which corallus?

[ohh_kristina]

I have recently become more and more interested in the Corallus family. I am trying to decide which to study, and later on (sometime next year), purchase. So, which are your favorites, ETBs or ATBs? Which has the better temperment? Can anyone give me any links to breeders (US)/care sheets of these snakes? Any help with making my decision would be great.
Note: I am willing to spend a good amount of money on the right enclosure/requirements/snake.
Thanks!

[Infectrix]

http://www.corallus.com :cool:

[Beardonicus]

Awesome link, Inectrix.....thats the best online resource on Corallus period.

I'd go with an ATB to start off with, if not solely for price differential. Your best bet on having a "tame" tree boa is to get a healthy CBB baby amazon and work with it. They are pretty much like any snake, if you take the time to hand tame them, they'll tolerate handling.

[Zoe]

My personal favourites are ETBs, I looove the colour change, the white lats, the head shape, the way they spend all their time in the trees... However, how much experience do you have? ETBs require pretty specialized care (I must have researched for months before I got mine!). But if you can get the humidity and temps down pat, and read all the articles you can find, I'm sure you can tackle.

As for nippiness, I think you're taking a risk either way. ETBs are a bit harder (I hear, anyway. mine is pretty tame, she never bites, but I dont handle her much), but ATBs need a lot of work to keep calm. ATB care is, of course, less specialized. But they come in such an awesome variety of colours!!! And they tend to be a little cheaper.

Which looks do you like best??

Zoe

[ohh_kristina]

I have baby sat for GTPs before (for a month), so I pretty much know how to deal with humidity. I also keep a short tailed python, and they have certain requirements for things like that, too. I like the look of both, actually. I think I will end up getting an ETB, because they are beautiful creatures and I've always wanted one. Thanks!

[CraigC]

Hey,
I will only say that I was not interested in any arboreals other than Emeralds. So I started with them. If you read posts on most forums that talk about corallus you will be able to decide for yourself which have the best temperment. Always start with cbb neos that are well established and you will fall under the "spell":D WC's are for folks who intend to breed and want diversity in the bloodlines, but the loss rate is very high and quarantine must be ridgid!
CraigC

[Beardonicus]

Also, taking a hit from a full grown Emmy compared to an ATB is a WHOLE different ball game, lol.

[CraigC]

Also, taking a hit from a full grown Emmy compared to an ATB is a WHOLE different ball game, lol.

Please define "full grown Emmy". LOL I have viable females that are 4.5' and some monsters that are 6'. All are as sweet as can be! Even fresh imports will "learn" husbantry SOP and will not bite. I am not saying the potential isn't there just that most are not inclined to bite unless startled or mishandled. I have found that new borns are more prone to strike at anything that moves.
CraigC

[ohh_kristina]

I was worried about the potential tags from an adult ETB, but I think that like with any snake, there is a potential to get bitten and get hurt..but if you take the correct procautions, it lessens the risk. There will, of course, always be a risk. It's just a risk that I'd be willing to take.

[Zoe]

Well, I've had my etb for a couple months now and I haven't had to handle her yet. I suppose I should get a hook or something :D. She doesn't strike at me. She's a CBB yearling, I'm sure that helps with tempermant.

[CraigC]

Like I told the fellow I borrowed the male basin from, who had only handled him with gloves, when I free handled him, " If he tags me , so be it". No blood and not even a hiss! LOL They just don't deserve the REP of being automatic bitters.
CraigC

[Linds]

Temperament: Variable. I wouldn't say either ETB or ATB are less prone to biting or being docile than the other. As forementioned by Beardonicus and Craig, going with a CBB neo is your best choice.

Care: ETB are a bit more sensitive and unforgiving as far as care goes, but generally I find them both easy to care for, as long as attention is paid to their requirements (which are easy to meet).

Personally, I like em both for different reasons. They each have their own, unique look. Go with whatever one interests you the most... and if you can... get both 'cause you probably will eventually :D

[ohh_kristina]

you're right Linds..I'm probably going to get both :D

[Infectrix]

I'm probably going to get both

Hell yeah man, go all out!

I haven't given my personal pref. but I'd go with the ATB. The garden phase, although variant, is my favorite. I especially like the garden phase atb with the edb rattlesnake look (someone's gotta know what I'm talking about). They kill, hard:cool:.