Chondros

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?

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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. :)

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

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/

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

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Originally Posted by 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/

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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.

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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.

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

Wish I found this earlier.. Very informative!