Green Tree Python

[citysnakes]

Originally Posted by Hillsberry

Also I have read that they can be aggressive? Is that ture. Because I dont know if I believe that because all snakes can be like that if and handled. So is it true are they Aggressive?

all snakes can be aggressive but there are some that tend to generally just be aggressive by nature. you cannot tame down all snakes by regular handling. there are some that just dont want to be handled. if the ability to handle a GTP is important to you then i would suggest purchasing at least a yearling animal from a decent breeder so you can see and handle the snake in person before you bring it home.

it is very possible to end up with a GTP that wants to bite your face off every time you walk by the enclosure and there will be nothing you can do about it. dont go trying to save money by purchasing a little yellow or red neonate from a pet store or unknown source. you cannot handle them until they are at least a year old anyway and you'll most likely be disappointed when the thing dies from unknown causes in a couple months time. im not saying all these animals die but i am saying for a first time GTP owner with, im guessing, limited snake keeping experience your best bet is to go with at least a yearling from a reputable breeder.

most importantly before you go out looking for a GTP do your research and have your enclosure set up before you bring it home.

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[Hillsberry]

Thanks. I did read that your best bet is to buy a year old GTP. I have been reading on them alot. And I know I have not had alot of experience with snake but do you think my best bet would not to get one. And wait till I have more experience with these animals?

[Will0W783]

Yes, definitely get at least a year old one. My female I got when she was 3, and she was sold as handleable. She is, as long as I don't reach in after dark..lol. My male is 7 and he is a big ham. He is gentle and clumsy and curious and can be handled any time of day. I don't handle him often though, since he is still recovering from the throat abscess he had when he came to me.

[Will0W783]

It is quite possible to find a calm GTP. A lot of people work with them now to be able to calm them. If you want to have a snake you can handle, I definitely suggest buying one from a breeder or show that you can go and personally handle before you buy it.

[Hillsberry]

Thank you Willow

[shaunyboy]

the one thing you have to remember about green trees is they have massive teeth.....!!!

[Hillsberry]

Their teeth arent as big as the Emerald Tree Boas though!

[Will0W783]

Nah, emmies' teeth are nothing......*shudders*
Fortunately both of my ETBs are big sweethearts, as are my GTPs. I just got a new cage and am in the process of setting it all up. It's 6.5 feet tall, x 4.5 feet wide, x 2.5 feet deep, and is divided down the middle with Plexiglass so the ETBs will get one side and the GTPs will get the other. It has 5 scorched PVC perches per side and plastic vines and plants hanging. I will try to get pictures up tonight or tomorrow of it. I think this will work out much better for humidity and temps and will give the snakes a lot more space.