What kind of snake should I get next?

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Originally Posted by brittani72

What about the amazon tree boa or emerald tree boa or the green tree python? I think thats what they r called I have researched them a little but i would like some opinions on owning one. Which is the easiest? Are they as difficult as they are portrayed? Are they really "nippy" or is that a stereotype?

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I have a GTP and he's got a wonderful personality but that depends on the snake. Some are jerks, some are not. You will need a a specially suited cage for them (NOT a 40 gal tank) as they are entirely arboreal. Every function is done while perched. You will need a cage similar to this, with or without the extra plants. You'll need to be vigilant about the humidity and as previously mentioned they're generally considered more difficult to keep.

I think a lot of the snakes that have been suggested to you are good ideas. Sand boas are really cool and deceptively good at climbing. Why exactly do you want it to fit in a 40 gal tank? Do you have an extra you're trying to fill or is that just a representation of the size constraint you have? Why do you want an arboreal animal? For display or because you think it's behavior would be interesting to watch? More information will allow for people to make more informed suggestions.

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Originally Posted by babyknees

I have a GTP and he's got a wonderful personality but that depends on the snake. Some are jerks, some are not. You will need a a specially suited cage for them (NOT a 40 gal tank) as they are entirely arboreal. Every function is done while perched. You will need a cage similar to this, with or without the extra plants. You'll need to be vigilant about the humidity and as previously mentioned they're generally considered more difficult to keep.

I think a lot of the snakes that have been suggested to you are good ideas. Sand boas are really cool and deceptively good at climbing. Why exactly do you want it to fit in a 40 gal tank? Do you have an extra you're trying to fill or is that just a representation of the size constraint you have? Why do you want an arboreal animal? For display or because you think it's behavior would be interesting to watch? More information will allow for people to make more informed suggestions.

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I think an arboreal or semi aboreal snake would be cool to watch but maybe it wouldn't be right for me cuz I would still want to handle the snake sometimes and I do have a 40 gal long tank thats burning a hole in my closet But if I got an aboreal snake I wouldn't use it

Like has been said, check out carpet pythons. A male jungle or irian jaya carpet would probably suit your needs. They are semi arboreal and generally have decent dispositions if they are handled frequently. Most of ours were every bit as tame as our balls with the exception of a couple babies that were nippy. As they get older they will usually become more terrestrial, though. Avoid coastal carpets if you're concerned about size as they can get rather large for most people and they will require much larger than a 40 gallon as adults. Care for carpets is similar to ball pythons in most respects too, so they are extremely easy to keep. One big difference (compared to most balls) you would notice is the feeding response. Every carpet we ever had were eating machines.

I totally agree with AK, carpets are fantastic snakes and I've never had an issue getting them to feed. When I got my first IJ carpet baby, it was from a reptile show. The little girl had bitten the man taking her out of the display case 3 times (caused a bit of a crowd to gather at the table). However, when I brought her home, I had not, and still have not, ever been bitten by her. They're fantastic, definitely underrated snakes.