Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (jrmiller) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:25:30 GMT

You just need to define what is a pet to you. No Chondros aren't cuddly and fuzzy and not everyone of them can be handled. On the other hand with the right one you can have a pet snake that can be taken out during the day and to me is more interesting then a ball python, not trying to slam balls this is just me.
Every since I was a kid I wanted Chondros and Emerald tre boas. But back then there wasn't much info and everyone said they died easy. Well things have come along...

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (Golden Gate Geckos) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:03:26 GMT

I agree. The only snake I have ever wanted was a chondro, so I got a chondro! He is AWESOME, and like I said earlier in theis thread... I have geckos species that are harder to care for and much more skittish. If you want a chondro... get one! You won't be sorry. You may look a little foolish asking some of the 'newbie' questions I have asked here, but every person here started out with their first GTP, too.

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (bsharrah) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:48:03 GMT

My opinion is probably in the minority here but I do not agree with the concept of "starter snakes". If you want a carpet, get a carpet, but if your true goal is to own a chondro, get a chondro. I understand what people are saying about chondros not being a good first snake but I am not sure I agree with it.

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (Golden Gate Geckos) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:26:46 GMT

LOL!!! Awww, come on! If you want a fuzzy 'pet' that will do tricks, come when you call it, or mimmick your voice... then get a dog, cat, or budgie! When we think of pets, we think of petting them. Well, I pet my chondro every time I open his cage to mist or clean. Sometimes, I open his cage just to 'pet' him. He knows my voice. He knows my touch. When I take his perch out to handle him, he comes straight to me, and anchors himself on my arm. He's a snake, for pete's...

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (Eugene Westbrook II) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:02:41 GMT

They SUCK! I wouldnt get one.

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (richardtexasherp) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:30:28 GMT

* a more positive view about begining chondros

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (richardtexasherp) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:27:21 GMT

well you know what i mean. its a more positive view from about begining chondros

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (Jurgen van Spengen) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:22:14 GMT

richardtexasherp wrote:
thank you marcia for a different look at chondros

it's not a different look at chondro's really, we all know/realize this,
all previous replies are aimed at the induvidual asking the questions, yes different people get different replies, suited to their situation,
this way we hope to achieve people will have pleasant experiences when they start keeping chondro's

...

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (richardtexasherp) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:04:09 GMT

thank you marcia for a different look at chondros

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (Golden Gate Geckos) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:41:50 GMT

Well, I heard all about GTP's not being a good choice for a 'first snake', and how difficult they are to keep. I also heard about them having nasty dispositions, and not being able to handle them. I must say, that my first (and only) snake is a chondro, which I had wanted for years. His care is not as difficult or complicated as some of the Aussie gecko species I keep. I handle him regularly (in daylight hours only!), and every time I open his enclosure I stroke his coils and talk...

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (MegF42) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:36:13 GMT

I second the thought of getting an ATB. They are without a doubt, the most interesting species you'll ever get to "play with". Some are quite docile, but they are the most alert species I've ever worked with. They notice everything. They are also quite hardy...even the imports, and are far more forgiving of husbandry errors than GTP's. I love both species, but they are both completely different to work with although their needs are similar.

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (Jay Krillz) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:35:05 GMT

There is a slight difference Amazon Tree Boa is Corallus Hortulanus. Then you have Corallus Caninus which are Amazon Emerald Tree Boas/Amazon Basins Emberald Tree Boas. I was referring you to Corallus Hortulanus since they are much easier to start off with. Pm Megf42 for more info

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (formVjedi) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:46:29 GMT

Amazon tree boas, are those corallus caninus? If so then I've read about those as well

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (Jay Krillz) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:45:04 GMT

If you like tree pythons/boas I'd take a look at Amazon Tree Boas. The husbandry isn't so strict as Green Pythons but it helps u get familiar with arboreal snake suck as green tree pythons as you gain experience. Plus on the good side Amazons tend to be less forgiving when you made an small husbandry error since their such hardy snakes in the 1st place too. Ask Megf42 on here she has some nice ones and I am on her waiting list for her next clutch.

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (formVjedi) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:26:24 GMT

Hey thanks for all of your responses, very interesting. Yeah I didn't think morelia viridis would be the perfect choice for a first snake, but they would make a fascinating pet I think. I'm not bothered by the fact they don't like to be handled often; I'd be more of the 'observer' as one of you put it. Cats and dogs are the kind of pets you show affection/handle often.

But if I do get an M. viridis it will be further down the road, not within the next six...

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (juddb) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:11:44 GMT

JordanGentry wrote:
Ben said "lap-snake". lol

Jordan

HAHAHA!

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (JordanGentry) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:57:53 GMT

Ben said "lap-snake". lol

Jordan

Re: Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (Ben Team) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:39:06 GMT

Interesting thoughts on this thread....

Will- I fall closer to the 'observer' side of the spectrum, but lately I have started 'forcing' myself to handle my adults on a weekly basis. Nothing too elaborate, but I do get them to 'de-perch' and crawl around for a minute. Why? Exercise mostly, but also it forces me to be more observant with the animals. Sometimes the perching posture can hide wounds/things of concern. Also, I hope that this makes them more...

Green Tree Pythons as pets?

feeds@yuku.com (formVjedi) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:02:14 GMT

Hi everyone this is my first time at this site and I just took an interest in snakes about a month ago, so sorry if I ask something stupid. But is it possible to have green tree pythons as pets? I browsed a few topics and it looked like some of you do. I didn't think you could really have one as a pet due to them spending most of their life in trees so I was just wondering how you guys manage owning them in captivity.

And have any of you been bitten by one? just curious...