Emerald Tree Boa vs. Green Tree Pythons

[Michelle.C]

That's a really difficult question.

You'll hear each crowd that favors one over the other generally give the same response. That their favored tends to be easier to keep, more docile, better eaters etc. While I've kept Emerald Tree Boas longer, I have a Green Tree Python as well. So, I'll go over some of the things I've dealt with (personally), and researched.

Green Tree Pythons are oviparous (egg layers), the hatchlings are more fragile and smaller. Vs. Emerald Tree Boas are ovoviviparous (live birth), their neonates are larger and a bit more hardy.

Green Tree Pythons are known to be a little harder to care for as neonates, but easier to care for once they get a few months old.

As far as handling, Green Tree Python neonates are more fragile, handling isn't really recommended until they get a bit larger (probably a year or more). Vs. Emerald Tree Boas who are larger and stronger at a smaller age, but they still aren't really built for handling at a small age. However; both can be handled as long as you leave them on their perch (yay! for removable perches) and allow them to willingly come off.

Green Tree Pythons have much easier dietary requirements. Every seven to ten days (some feed neonates every five and adults every fourteen). Vs. Emerald Tree Boas who might regurgitate if the prey size is too large, too often, humidity is off or temperatures are off.

Green Tree Pythons require higher temperatures than Emerald Tree Boas. Both require high humidity.

Green Tree Pythons and Emerald Tree Boas both go through an awesome ontogenetic. Locale plays a big role with both ETBs and GTPs. In general, Emerald Tree Boas don't get extra white so, the white blazes/lighting bolts they have as neonates, they have as adults. Whereas Green Tree Pythons are quite unpredictable with color and pattern, even if you go after a certain locale.

Price is very similar (depending on locale).

Temperament wise, it's a toss up. Each animal is an individual, cross your fingers for a docile personality. I was half lucky and ended up with a docile Emerald Tree Boa, but my Green Tree Python is a little jerk (so far!).

To me, it's an impossible decision to make. Both are amazing creatures and I plan to add a few more of each species to my collection.