emerald tree boa teeth

[surf4life]

pretty amazing stuff..

[andwhy6]

those teeth are out of control !!!!! i just held atb that was about 5' at a shop the other day that was kinda cranky. if i would have watched that video before hand i prob would have passed haha

[ladywhipple02]

I agree that they probably get a bad rap... I've been reading up on some of the ETB forums. They definitely aren't recommended as pets, but are said to make one of the best display animals ever.

That said, I've read some stories from people who have made their ETBs into good pets. It's said that they're like any other animal, you just have to handle them so they get used to you. Unfortunately, handling them BEFORE they get used to you can be painful, lol.

Of course, there are other people that say it's best to just leave them alone. Much like a rock python, they can be moody... fine and docile one minute, complete terrors the next.

Everyone agrees that they aren't the monsters they're made out to be. If you move slowly, give them the respect they deserve, and provide them with the proper living environment, they can make very rewarding animals to keep.

I'm planning on adding one to my boa collection sometime in the near future

[N4S]

http://www.univet.hu/mal/2004/gal/gal1.jpg

Located at - http://www.univet.hu/mal/2004/gal/galangol2table.htm

[NightLad]

look at the teeth on this etb, 1:40

Oh... my.

I can't believe I handled a near-adult at a local pet-store... I guess I'll always make sure to ask about these things prior to sticking my hand in an animals cage! (I did ask about its temperament and I was told that the snake was a real darling and never bit or hissed, so I deserve a little credit. heh)

[ladywhipple02]

http://www.univet.hu/mal/2004/gal/gal1.jpg

Located at - http://www.univet.hu/mal/2004/gal/galangol2table.htm

THAT would be a green tree PYTHON, NOT an emerald tree BOA. Still, impressive chompers there...

[ladywhipple02]

Here you go... some still pics of an ETB. They're not the best, but you get the idea:




Basically, ETB's have fangs on both the upper and lower jaws. The first four are the largest, but they're still pretty big in the back... Amazon Tree boas are the same way. I think all Corallus boas developed these as a way to catch birds in midflight...

In any case, wouldn't wanna get bit!

[Noobzila]

I learnt that the hard way from my ATB ( fortunatly hes only a juvinile)

[FL0OD]

I will still have one of these some day. I am just amazed by there beauty. I had been looking at these for months before I got my first ball many many years ago but wisely decided I was not going to be experienced nor had the money to keep them in the type of enclosure that they need. I will have one some day though, I will.

[Noobzila]

wise choice my friend