Looking for some info

[ZMonte85]

I'm looking for some information about keeping an Indonesian Tree Boa. For some reason I really can't find what I'm looking for today. If anyone has any info or can point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.

Also if anyone here keeps them and can give me any advice or experiences I would appreciate it. A local pet store by me has one and I was wondering if they would be a decent first snake since I'm new to reptiles and all.

[thunder]

in general, arboreals are more difficult than terrestrial species, you may want to start out with something the a corn snake, kingsnake or antaresia python.

[ZMonte85]

That's what I thought, I really like corns and kings and balls. I saw this guy and just thought he was cool. I'll probably go with a terrestrial though.

[thunder]

other thing is, if hes at a pet store he is most likely WC, and you dont wanna hafta deal w/the issues that go along with that.

[ZMonte85]

Whats WC?

[jjnnbns]

WC means wild caught

A much better route would be to go with CB (captive bred) as you will have less chance of parasites and such... Also, most CB babies are better for handling, feeding, etc...

Do plenty of research before diving in! It will be well worth it and you will be pleased that you did!

[Artemis]

Brent is dead on, and all kinds of snakes make for good "first snakes" but what kind of snake really all depends on the research, time, and money you have to commit towards keeping a snake. Browse the forums of the different species, and do searches for care sheets on the internet for ones that interest you. The key to keeping any reptile is knowing its needs, care and husbandry requirements, and asking questions you cant find the answers to BEFORE you bring the animal home. It is also a good idea to set up the animals enclosures a week ahead of time, so you can check to make sure any special heating and humidity requirements for your new animal are stable and in range, and those will vary from species to species.

Do as much research as you can on your own, this site has a link to care sheets for some species from its home page, and once you have narrowed down the field a bit, and have specific questions regarding a species you like that you cant find the answers to, there are tons of people on here who are experienced and friendly and will offer you fantastic tips and advice.

Ultimately, though, once you research what the needs are of the species that interest you, only you can honestly decide whether or not you are up to meeting and maintaining those needs.

As far as what snake species to consider- this site has forums dedicated to almost all of them. Corns snakes are on the easier end in terms of care, and in my head, arboreals are right behind giant pythons and venemous snakes in terms of the most challenging to keep. There is lots of stuff in between, and I am sure you can find one you will love!

Hope to see more of you in the forums :)

Artemis

[ZMonte85]

I have been doing much research over the past few weeks. I am leaning towards a corn or kingsnake because I think they fit my budget and my ability. I was just captivated by that one tree boa the other day. I'm definetly going to try and find a captive bred snake. I owe much of research to this site and it's members and I'm sure y'all will be seeing me around the boards more frequently very soon. Thanks guys!

[Xena03]

If you check out this link on Candoias by Jerry Conway, on www.**************/candoia I got some great info about Indo's

Monte, We seem to be on the same page about the Indo!

Good Luck!
Xena
also good forum i started on Indonesian Tree Boa @ **************

[Xena03]

sorry...forgot where i was!

anyways, just look for the candoia pages by jerry conway!

sorry again :(