Re: Questions about GTP...
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Originally Posted by Het4Something
they are very nippy. they bite on a consistant basis. if you find a calm one, its most likely sick. Its a stunning snake that will get 6ft. You can house them togather if there is ample space, but with the attitude one is a handful
I will have to agree with Mike (8b8ll) here. You have no clue what you are talking about.
With that said, I will back up any advice Mike has given you. It is right on the money. There are also some locales of GTP's that are tamer than others.
I have always thought of them more of a display animal though.
Re: Questions about GTP...
YOU NEVER, NEVER, NEVER WANT TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE GTP PER ENCLOSURE!!! Unless you cycle the male and female separately and then introduce the male to the female enclosure to breed them and then that is only temporary a few weeks to a few months...
To the guy who stated they are nippy, bite consistantly and if you find a calm one it is most likely sick...you are way off base and should not comment on something you know nothing about...
I have several that are very calm, good natured, and have never struck at me what so ever (during the day of course, at night it's a whole other ball game).
They are very cool snakes and really neat to work with...totally different and keep me very interested. I would highly recommend them to anybody interested, but I suggest you do your research first.
Whoever suggested the book "The More Complete Chondro" by Greg Maxwell is right on with this suggestion....I recommend you read it FIRST before getting the animal, so you know what to expect...
Steve
