GTP keepers, I have questions

I have always liked the looks of them. So I was trying to do some research as I know nothing about them. Didn't see a care sheet here, unless I missed it. I also know nothing about the "Biak" and "Aru" . Whats all that mean? I really like the green ones that have the blue in them. Do you know what color they are going to turn, by how they look as babies? Does it make a difference if they are yellow or red as juveniles, as to their adult coloring? Or is that just luck of the draw? I did see one care sheet that said an adult can live in a 2x2x2, how do you feel about that? Also, it said they like high humidity, but didn't give a %. Over all temperment? I've read they can be bitey little buggers. Any tips, or tricks to know with these guys? Share all the info you have about these beauties! TIA! :)


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If you want to get into GTP's this book is pretty much the best place to start. It has so much information it is unreal.

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Chond.../dp/0976733455

If you shop around you can usually find it for less than Amazon is in that link.

Its luck of the draw on color and attitude.

Biak and Aru are locals and there is a few others.

From what I have read and experienced the Biak I had bit me every chance it got. My current Aru will have his bad days but usually is very good. Once he is out he is great.

I have the pre made cage fromPCVcages its 24*20*24, i think. It has plenty of space. You can see a pic of it with my four foot male perched in it in my pics.

If you want a certain color its best to look for a more mature animal so you have and idea. This also helps to see their attitude. Aru gtp seem to have the most blue. Mine has a lot.

My humidity stays between 70 and 80. Mine had ri when i got him and i was keeping humidity at 70 but the vet recommended going to 80 while recovering and ever since then keeping it around this range has worked well.

Boy, can't believe how much the book is! Only $29.99 at Amazon for kindle though. Might have to put it on hubbys kindle. Thanks guys!

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Boy, can't believe how much the book is! Only $29.99 at Amazon for kindle though. Might have to put it on hubbys kindle. Thanks guys!

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KINDLE!!! When I got my copy i wanted the Kindle version for my tablet but it was not available. I shelled out the money for the hardback and my bulldog decided to try to turn it in to a soft cover. She gave me a custom "worn look" cover.

I will have to download it. Its got alot of details.


This is the cage I bought. Evenstar suggested them to me and ha one too. Only took two weeks to arrive.

http://www.pvccages.com/new/?wpsc-pr...-20d-assembled

There aren't a ton of them on KS. Any breeder recommendations? So I can go creep their website?

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Doolittles gettin a new snake, doolittles gettin a new snake! Heehehee

The two i bought were from local people not wanting them anymore. I can't help you here.

When I started liking for one I was told to go to a show. That way you can see and hold it and figure out what kind of temperament your getting.

The first one I bought was the Biak(known for binging more nippy) said to have never bitten him or strike at him. Before I got it set up at home it was striking. I thought maybe it was just stressed and left it alone but it never changed. I worked with it but it remained very cage defensive until it suddenly died. I'm much happier with my Aru. He has been a joy. Displays well, fun to watch at night, and fun to handle.

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Doolittles gettin a new snake, doolittles gettin a new snake! Heehehee

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Haha, eventually, maybe... I've always loved the looks of them. Just doing research...;)

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The two i bought were from local people not wanting them anymore. I can't help you here.

When I started liking for one I was told to go to a show. That way you can see and hold it and figure out what kind of temperament your getting.

The first one I bought was the Biak(known for binging more nippy) said to have never bitten him or strike at him. Before I got it set up at home it was striking. I thought maybe it was just stressed and left it alone but it never changed. I worked with it but it remained very cage defensive until it suddenly died. I'm much happier with my Aru. He has been a joy. Displays well, fun to watch at night, and fun to handle.

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We don't get squat for shows around here. I'm going to have to get one shipped. One tiny lame show (from what I'm told, never been) that's about 1.5-2 hours away.

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For what it's worth I got mine from Ryan at Clockwork Reptiles. He often has ads on KS. Great snake, great service and great price. As well, you may check out www.moreliaviridis.yuku.com , there seems to be alot of good information there as well as some breeders.