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Old 09-14-10, 09:28 PM   #1
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hey is there any tree python breeders here i really wish to get my hands on one of these i think they are call biak tree python, if there are any breeders here i would really like one but i have a limit to what i can pay because i need to put money down on the enclosure. or any other python that is kind of laid back like this one and chills on branches and what not. thank you
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Old 09-15-10, 06:41 AM   #2
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Re: python breeder

have you thought about getting a carpet python.

they will hang off branches and are very active snakes.they come in all sorts of colours and patterns.

they are hardy,easy to keep and very forgiving if mistakes are made

green tree pythons are less forgiving and a little more complicated to keep.

you are describing a biak locale green tree python in your post

biak is its locale (what part of the world it originates from )

there are several different locales of green tree available.

willow on here will be able to give you more information or meg but she's not been on in a while.

the main thing to do is learn learn learn

that way you will be prepared for what your about to look after

a good book and said to be the bible for green trees is

the more complete chondro,by greg maxwell (someone correct me if i got the tittle wrong,as said green trees aint my thing)

you will get plenty of help from folk on here as we're a helpfull lot.

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Your right with the book title shaun - we bought it on recommendation from Willow - is a fantastic book and tells you everything you need to know about GTP;s
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Old 09-15-10, 09:32 AM   #4
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hmmm ok well if not a green tree python what other pythons/boas are sedentary like
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Re: python breeder

Green tree pythons, emerald tree boas, amazon tree boas, Madagascar tree boas- all are arboreal snakes.
I am planning to breed green tree pythons and emerald tree boas in the next few years, but I would suggest doing extensive research prior to getting one of these snakes. They are not impossible to keep, but do require particular care and have a limited tolerance of less than ideal conditions. Read about them online, get a copy of "The More Complete Chondro" by Greg Maxwell (BEST GTP book ever!), and determine what exactly you are looking for and what you can handle.
I have found emeralds to be easier to keep than GTPs, but I have been blessed with some exceptionally sweet, easy going emeralds. I know plenty of others who have great luck, but just as many who have terrible failures. You need to be prepared and well versed before you get a tree boa/python so you can avoid as many problems as possible.
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Old 09-15-10, 09:49 AM   #6
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ok willow i will do alot of research first, and tell me how the breeding goes cause i like arboreal snakes.
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I will definitely keep you posted. Once you feel you are ready, if I don't have anything available I can probably direct you to people who do. Just make absolutely sure that no matter where you get it, you are getting a captive bred snake. Wild caught snakes are very difficult to acclimate and often die for even the most experienced keepers.
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Old 09-17-10, 02:46 PM   #8
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alright thanks for the info!!!
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Old 09-21-10, 01:04 PM   #9
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Re: python breeder

I agree with Willow on the read, read, read. I got my first GTP about a week ago after a week of solid research. Since I've had her I've still been reading and changing around the enclosure and what not to best suit her humidity and temperature needs.

If you have any questions Willow and Meg are great resources and have really helped me out so I'm sure they'll do the same for you.
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Make sure you do the research like everyone else is pointing out as well. You made the comment "laid back" which is far from what these snakes are compared to others. You have to be extremely careful with the young and should not handle one under a year old or so. They can be very snappy and aggressive to as you spend time towards them they will tone down some. But far from being "laid back". Just make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Otherwise they are the most beautiful and one of my favorites.
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