Tree python? (Right? Is that what they're called?)
Hey Forum
I had a friend who wanted to get what I believe is a tree python - those green pythons that I think are arboreal. Anyway, I'm having trouble finding information on it, and since he's a first time snake owner, I wasn't sure if getting a tree python was best; I heard they're higher maintance than your more common pet python. Could someone point me in the right direction?
Re: Tree python? (Right? Is that what they're called?)
Green tree pythons are not a good first snake they are high maintenance delicate when there young can be pretty aggressive.
Re: Tree python? (Right? Is that what they're called?)
I would definitely not recommend a GTP to a first time snake owner as they're not the easiest snake to start off on and he'll probably run into a bit of difficulties. An amazon tree boa would be better start, but I still wouldn't recommend that to a first time owner as well.
He should start off with the more common snakes that aren't as difficult to tend to that way he get's the knowledge and what not.
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here you go any and all the info you will ever need the best green tree python forum up and running members from around the globe
http://moreliaviridis.yuku.com/directory
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green tree python was my first snake, do your research thats all, their not hard to take care of, they just have more specific requirements than say a ball python. greg maxwell (one of the green tree python legends) even said something along those lines
people on that forum posted above can teach you everything you need to know.
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Originally Posted by
OhhWatALoser
green tree python was my first snake, do your research thats all, their not hard to take care of, they just have more specific requirements than say a ball python. greg maxwell (one of the green tree python legends) even said something along those lines
people on that forum posted above can teach you everything you need to know.
The main problem is that most of them that you see for sale are imported. They're not all bad, but you really need to find a well established captive born animal(will cost yah) and set it up correctly. If you do this they're really not that hard to take care of. They can be aggressive though.
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My gf and I got our gtp at an expo and the guy was like "expect to get bit" when we asked to hold it. Well it never struck or even acted like it wanted too and still doesn't. Just look around till a calm one pops up. Like someone said in a above post...just do your research and your friend will be fine with a gtp.
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also its not true most you see are imports yes its true they are import in the fact they were shipped here from over seas but they are farm born which to them importing a ball from us would be from a person who has tons of them in cages (yes they may be in outside cages or in out building but city requires f1 on up so you cant get a true wild caught or thats how it is suppose to be
i know 2 smaller exporters and they say they wouldn't risk there city certification to ship wilds but green trees pythons are f-1 or f-2 captive breed before any babies can be exported or thats what they both told me both said the same f-? but can't rember which one it is
now that don't mean there aint people out there doing it illegally but the guys that buy from certified people aint getting wild caught not with-out going threw proper channels to get permission
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I agree I dont reccommend that for a first time snake, they somtimes cant be handleable. They can be very aggressive, and if they tag you TRUST me it will hurt. They are more like a display snake or a breeding snake. But if you feel mature enough heres a link-
http://www.reptilechannel.com/care-s...AZ&PostalCode=
Re: Tree python? (Right? Is that what they're called?)
They are not hard to take care of at all. They are just different. Do your research and you will be fine. But I will say they make a better display snake than a pet, but I have known people that have very tame ones they can handle without any trouble. Mine are not because I do not handle them.
Green tree pythons or condros pythons is what they are called.
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arboreals are generally terrible first time snakes, they almost all have very specific and unforgiving care requirements and are usually very tempermental and bitey ( with very large teeth mind you ). an amazon tree boa would be a hair easier, but youd prolly get bit more lol. and as someone else stated, if you want quality cbb, expect to pay for it.
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Green Tree Pythons or "chondros", can be difficult as a first time snake. They are not a species that can be checked on every three or four days. Many can be handled, and some can't. I would recommend, "The More Complete Chondro" by Greg Maxwell and also check out: http://moreliaviridis.yuku.com/forum/view/id/63
Also stay away from Farmed or Imports as a first Green Tree purchases, they may be cheap but you will make up for that with Vet bills.
Everyone needs a Chondro(or three or ten).
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Re: Tree python? (Right? Is that what they're called?)
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Originally Posted by
boasandballs
They are not hard to take care of at all. They are just different. Do your research and you will be fine. But I will say they make a better display snake than a pet, but I have known people that have very tame ones they can handle without any trouble. Mine are not because I do not handle them.
Green tree pythons or condros pythons is what they are called.
Exactly
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that one in the first pic has such a tiny head lol, i do the mid color change tho
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http://moreliaviridis.yuku.com/directory
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Chond.../dp/B000CP0M3I
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I know that both have been mentioned already (I'm just adding emphasis), but anyone who wants a GTP, be they an experienced herper or new to reptiles, should check both out.
I've always been a proponent of "get the animal you want" rather than "get a so-called beginner animal". People become bored with beginner animals if that wasn't the species they wanted in the first place, and that is never good.
Nothing will get in the way of your friend taking excellent care of a GTP if that is what he really wants.
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Big Gunns
The main problem is that most of them that you see for sale are imported.
i disagree... i think this was true several years ago, but other than then same 5 or 6 retailers online and at shows, i don't see too many imports. a lot of US CBB GTP's are available today. nearly every show i go to has at least one vendor with babies/juvies for sale.
that said, i agree that you can get one for a first snake... you just need to know what you're doing. kinda like getting a siberian husky for a first dog... not the easiest dog to properly control and take care of for a newbie but not necessarily a bad idea... especially in this day and age where info is so readily available to everyone.
