GTP or ETB?

[Clownfishie]

Don't worry, I'm going to get some experience with some easier snakes first -- but I do love the look of both of these guys -- and I imagine that I'll want to get one at some point I'll have my BP and BRB for "handleable" snakes, and this guy I'll probably leave alone most of the time -- I've heard that handling them can be quite -- interesting To say the least... hehe...

Anyways, what I'm really wondering is if there's any major differences between these guys... do you prefer one over the other, and if so, why? Is one more likely to be temperamental than the other? I'm pretty sure that general care for the 2 is about the same... humidity-wise etc...

Thanks for any opinions/input
Jen

[Jeff_Favelle]

Emeralds puke a lot, and GTP eggs go full term and then die. Yeah, fun snakes.

Ha ha, JK (sort of).

[Linds]

The housing and feeding requirements for both species are pretty much the same. GTP's have a much better chance of becoming handleable however. There are many GTP's out there that are perfectly sweet, but you would be hardpressed to find ETB's like that. Jeff's Pebbles is one in a million...lol :p The major differences is obviously that one is a boa (live bearer) and one is a python (egg layer). Personally I prefer the appearance of GTP's to ETB's - don't let Bugs know I said that :eek: Their dragon-like appearance is too beautiful!

[PoiSoNouS]

Yeah but bugs is a special little ETB :P
you cant say hes not cute with his eyes :D

[SilverTongue]

If I remember correctly not only does the ETB have teeth, but it has 3pairs of teeth! And can snach a bird from mid air! I wouldnt accdently stick my face over or in a ETBs cage. The only ETB I have seen is very mean like 15min bite mean. I havnt gotten to see a GTP yet though, but have heard they are much easier to handle.

I have not had experienced with either one of these snakes. This is all I have seen and heard of from various people.

[Richard Welter]

Both snakes are very nice indeed. But if you want a perfect animal make sure you buy CB and make sure it comes from a great breeder. The main thing is you get what you pay for. I have seen mean emeralds and green trees before, but then I have seen very calm emeralds and green trees that you can handle no problem. Hope this helps

[Clownfishie]

Thanks guys :)

You bet Richard, I wouldn't consider getting anything BUT CB :)

I think I'm leaning towards a GTP at this point then... although we'll see how things look when the time comes to actually get one :D

[sSNAKESs.com]

Hey dont let anyone tell you differantly... BOTH of these species have a mouth full of nastyness... GTP teeth are like needles and they are razor sharp, while ETB's latin name corallus "cannius" meaning canines from there larger and longer teeth. It wouldnt be nice to take a bite from either of these species, both is going to make you bleed and bleed alot... I dont want to scare you but just tell you the truth.. :D They both are predators that strike at heat... When i walk infront of my gtp cages they take no time in coming RIGHT up to the glass where they register the heat. If you get either of these species, house them properly... height is a key factor when dealing with agressive arboreals.. especially since 9 out of 10 times a gtp and etb will perch on the highest perch in the cage, making it easy for you to change water / substrate as it gives you more time to get out if need be. DONT house your snakes in rubbermaids if you dont have experience in dealing with aggressive snakes because you WILL get tagged because there is no room for errors... :)

[Clownfishie]

LOL -- thanks Jeff :) I know that they both have big teeth -- and a reputation for using them! That's why this is in future plans, and not something that I'm going to do until after I have experience with some slightly less -- temperamental -- snakes :) Hehe...