I need help with a decision...

Sweet! :gj:

I haven't personally kept arboreals or BRB's, but here is two cents anyways...

Arboreals are by far the best display snakes, but are not great for taking out of the cage and handling (of course there are exceptions, but in general GTP's are not friendly snakes). BRB's can be nippy, but most grow to be pretty docile and are great for handling. Yes, humidity/mold/bacteria are issues for both, but with a little extra maintenance and supervision, it's perfectly doable.

They're both gorgeous snakes, and I think it really comes down to whether you're looking for visibility but not much handling or handling but not great visibility.

Yeah....I'm still completely torn. I don't think I'll make up my mind until I am at the Hamburg show and can get my hands on a couple snakes. I'll probably just buy whatever feels right at the time. In the meantime, at least I can set up the enclosure as both species require similar setups.

Any one else who wants to chime in.....please feel free. I can use all the opinions I can get...lol.

Since I just got my first non BP, and it's one on your list I say go for the GTP! :gj: Although, I would not bank on it being "friendly"..... They are known to be a vicious species for a reason ;) The breeder told me, if you want a snake too look at, look at him, if you want a snake to hold, hold one of your bps.

Here's Hacksaw, my GTP. When I was researching GTPs, I kept getting told/reading that I should get a yearling or older for my first GTP because they can be finicky about eating. He's a 6-7 year old proven breeder.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...ya/GTP/021.jpg

Beautiful GTP Stephanie! I think I am leaning towards a GTP. I really want to make a beautiful naturalistic enclosure and I think a GTP would be a true centerpiece of a natural setup. Thanks for your input.

If you have the money I would say GTP also!! I have never owned one but they are (along with bloods) the only other snakes that I really wanted to work with other then ball pythons. Just as a side note I happen to like retics and burms a lot too but with a 5 year old at home my wife always preferred for me not to work with them any more. So my top 3 are balls, bloods, GTP's :salute:

red tail boas and blood pythons are beautiful snakes as well