Tree Boa concern ? (w/pic)

Jay · 12-22-10, 12:02 AM

hey i bought an atb a few weeks ago and from what i have heard they are aggressive little guys....mine is just 5 feet and no aggression what so ever Should i bee concerned ? ( i tend to be a little obsessive of my snakes health)
never struck hissed or even backed away from me she ate last night took np very pretty girl i was wondering if anywone could tell me if there are diferent types of atb or do they all look like this and if now what kind is she?

marvelfreak · 12-22-10, 05:01 AM

She beautiful! Sound like you lucked out and got a friendly ATB, be very glad. As far as what kind unless the person you got her from knows it pretty much just take a shot in the dark they come in so many colors and pattern.
CONGRATS on a sweet snake and can't wait to see more pics.

Will0W783 · 12-22-10, 09:08 AM

She is a gorgeous specimen! ATBs are very variable in color- they can be anything from mottled green to red, yellow, brown or black. Your girl is a very nice red and greenish-black. I would not be concerned at all about the aggression- I'd consider myself lucky. Any species of snake can have individual variation- I personally own 3 Biak GTPs and 2 emerald tree boas that are all puppy dogs. No aggression in any of them, especially the males. I have also known ATBs that are pretty tame, and ones that are out for blood lust on the other hand. So you just got yourself a calm and curious individual. Enjoy her!