Green Tree Python or Emerald Tree Boa

Hillsberry · 03-03-10, 11:53 AM

I know that these snakes are pretty much the same in ways. But from reading it seems the Emerald Tree Boa is alot nice and easier to have. Is this true? My one big question is why do these snakes need so much humidity like all the time? Do they like dry out or something?

Hillsberry · 03-03-10, 11:59 AM

And have you guys ever seen a black Green Tree Python? I know I havent.

Black Green Tree Python.jpg

marvelfreak · 03-03-10, 12:29 PM

OMG! That is just the sickest looking snake. The eyes are just so wicked.

That snake looks evil.

Hillsberry · 03-03-10, 12:35 PM

I know!!!! I would so what one like that!!! So awesome!!

Will0W783 · 03-03-10, 02:03 PM

How about both? Generally the green tree python is hardier and easier to keep. They also tend to be calmer. However, I have 1.1 emerald tree boas and 1.2 green tree pythons and all are very docile. I really can't say which one I prefer as both are wonderful for their own reasons. Care is pretty much the same for them, but the emeralds just have to be watched a bit more carefully and are less tolerant to temp and humidity fluctuations. Whichever one you decide on, you will want to make sure you get a captive bred. Wild-caught emeralds rarely establish and survive unless you are really really familiar with them and catch every little warning sign. LTC adults, IF they have been in captivity for several years and have been thoroughly treated for both internal and external parasites, are also an option. Both of my emeralds are LTC. Since you live so close to me, if you are serious about getting an arboreal, we can try to figure out a time you can come by and see my arboreals so you can get a feel for what ETBs and GTPs are like first-hand.

Hillsberry · 03-03-10, 02:18 PM

That would be awesome! I have never held either of them. And I have only seen baby GTPs at an expo. I love Green Tree Pythons. I have read on them and they just fascinate me. Green Tree Pythons are so amazing!! I may not be ready to have one yet but later on I will have one.

Will0W783 · 03-03-10, 02:19 PM

Yep. They do take patience and dedication. I've been very very lucky to have all tame arboreals- that's not the norm, but if you take your time you can indeed find healthy, tame ones for sale.

shaunyboy · 03-05-10, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by marvelfreak

OMG! That is just the sickest looking snake. The eyes are just so wicked.

That snake looks evil.

greig maxwell named it ella diablo,so your on the money there marvelfreak.
cheers shaun

shaunyboy · 03-05-10, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hillsberry

I know that these snakes are pretty much the same in ways. But from reading it seems the Emerald Tree Boa is alot nice and easier to have. Is this true? My one big question is why do these snakes need so much humidity like all the time? Do they like dry out or something?

i'm not trying to be cheeky hillary.if you look up their natural habitat and the weather patterns of where they come from,you will see its of high humidity.hence you need to replicate their natural habitat by keepng them misted and at the proper humidity.cant wait to see pic's of whatever you get.
cheers shaun

never25 · 03-06-10, 01:11 AM

i have been thinking about getting one, can you guys post pics of enclosures, looking for ideas.

Will0W783 · 03-06-10, 08:50 PM

Which one are you looking to get, never25- GTP or ETB? I am going to try to get pictures of my new setup tomorrow, but if you've just got a single specimen, a 18"x18"x24" tall ExoTerra rainforest habitat tank works really well. Just hook a mister or a fogger to it to keep the humidity up. I use scorched PVC pipe for perches- you make it by scorching PVC pipe with a torch until it turns brownish. You can twist it and bend it and crimp it while it's hot and when it cools you rinse it with dish soap and warm water and rub it down with a towel and you have what looks almost exactly like a branch and is textured enough for them to grip onto. Real branches tend to harbor parasites. Shoot me a pm and we can chat.

shaunyboy · 03-07-10, 01:20 PM

what i do with real branches kimberly is
1.give them a good brush down with a hard bristled brush.
2.fill the bath with water and bleach,scrub them clean with a scrubbing brush,then let soak for 6 hours.
3.empty bath,take the shower head and give them a good rinse,fill the bath back up with clean water,wieght down the branches and allow to soak for 12 hours.
4.empty bath,then give them one last rinse with the shower head.
5.put the cleaned wood in our airing cuboard (where our hot water tank is) until they are dry and are ready to use.

i have 5 square mile of forest next to my house so its easy enough for me to go for a walk and find lots of cool shaped bits of wood from all sorts of different types of trees that grow there.

ive even heard of people micro waving smaller pieces of wood on top of the washing process i use.
cheers shaun

Will0W783 · 03-07-10, 06:07 PM

Yeah, real wood is nice and all, I just find that once a snake has had mites, it is harder than it's worth to me to get the real wood branches clean again. I prefer the scorched PVC - it's sanitary, it looks like wood, it is textured and grippy for the snakes and is a breeze to clean.