Chondros

[amcceney]

I have been doing lots of research lately on GTPs because I'm thinking about getting one come spring time when it warms up a bit.
I was wondering if certain localities of Morelia Virdis carry certain traits or dispositions to be more aggressive etc. I have read that some tend to have stronger feeding responses than others. For example I have read that Biaks are more aggresive than Aru or Manokwari. Are there any GTP experts out there who can help?

[PythonWallace]

I'm no expert, but GTPs from different localities generally do have different colors, traits abd dispositions. What you heard was true to an extent.

[amcceney]

I'm no expert, but GTPs from different localities generally do have different colors, traits abd dispositions. What you heard was true to an extent.

Thanks for your input!

I guess what I am trying to ask is, Is any one particular locality "better" or dare i say "easier" than another in terms of owning a Chondro for the first time. Not easier meaning less effort, but easier meaning less stress of aggressiveness/ weak feeding response.

I'm just trying to get as much information as I can before making any kind of commitments towards another species of snake, especially one like the GTP.

I recently visited the National Zoo in Washington, DC and saw a pair of neonates in person for the first time. OH MY GOSH, talk about an amazing animal. I have been in love ever since.

[Colin Vestrand]

nice, it is thanks to trooper walsh and the national zoo that we know as much about GTP reproduction as we do today!

[Halfdawg]

I think that you could find some good info here, but bring some back to share with us we want to know the anwser.
http://chondroforum.yuku.com/

[MelissaFlipski]

Or try www.moreliapythons.com. Let us know! And good luck.

[amcceney]

I think that you could find some good info here, but bring some back to share with us we want to know the anwser.
http://chondroforum.yuku.com/

I just joined chondroforum last week I have learned quite a lot so far!

I just started a thread with the same question so I will post here as soon as I find out more.

[amcceney]

Okay, so here's what I've got so far from other forums/research:

Generally speaking, Arus and Sorongs are generally the more docile locality. Biaks tend to be the more aggressive locality. However, Just because a snake is docile doesn't mean that's a good thing. This can also mean it has a weaker feeding response which can cause frustration among other problems.

[MPenn]

Okay, so here's what I've got so far from other forums/research:

Generally speaking, Arus and Sorongs are generally the more docile locality. Biaks tend to be the more aggressive locality. However, Just because a snake is docile doesn't mean that's a good thing. This can also mean it has a weaker feeding response which can cause frustration among other problems.

Dang!! I don't know how I missed this thread.
I will second the information that you have above as well as add that your mainland types are also typically less aggressive too. I.E. Wamenas, Jayapuras, etc.

[amcceney]

http://www.sprucenubblefarm.com/chon...alitytypes.php

Wish I found this earlier.. Very informative!