Amazon Tree Boa vs Emerald Tree Boa vs GTP
I am trying to decide on an arboreal snake to add to my collection. I will very likely have at least one of each eventually but am unsure which to go for first. I am not overly concerned with handling them (but it would be an added bonus if I could!) and will be doing lots of research on each before I buy. (I am currently reading "The More complete Chondro")
So I want your opinion which should I go for first? I am leaning towards GTP's at the moment but that can change. If you have pictures feel free to post them and any advise/resources would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Re: Amazon Tree Boa vs Emerald Tree Boa vs GTP
I don't have any experience with arboreals, but based on appearance alone, I'd love to have either a GTP or an ETB...some of the most beautiful snakes in existence, IMO. I'll get one some day, and probably would lean towards a GTP, based solely on the fact that seeing them in the wild has stuck with me.
Re: Amazon Tree Boa vs Emerald Tree Boa vs GTP
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RobNJ
I don't have any experience with arboreals, but based on appearance alone, I'd love to have either a GTP or an ETB...some of the most beautiful snakes in existence, IMO. I'll get one some day, and probably would lean towards a GTP, based solely on the fact that seeing them in the wild has stuck with me.
I completely agree, these 2 GTP's from "Fine Green Tree Pythons" are my 2 favorite snakes bar none.
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...llowsnake2.jpg
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...0046b54dbc.jpg
And this Emerald Tree Boa is also a close contender for me
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/..._Snowballs.jpg
Re: Amazon Tree Boa vs Emerald Tree Boa vs GTP
ATBs all the way! They have a far wider variety of colors than the other two species while being easier to care for and typically having a lower cost overall.
Just to show you some more color variety, here's the adult orange patterned male ATB (~5') that I recently acquired:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...nuckles029.jpg
And here's my ~1.5 year old red garden phase female ATB (~3'):
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMGP0211.jpg
And lastly this is my four month old gray garden phase "male" ATB (~2'):
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMGP0165.jpg