Hey Mike. Bottom line is that *MOST* ATB's will be nippy. I have had a few that could be handled with little fear (notice I didn't say no fear! haha!) of getting nailed but most were unpredictable if not downright aggressive. I typically "handle" my ATB's with a 2 foot or so length of wood doweling or a 1x2 when doing cage cleanings, etc. The things that make up for that attitude are their gorgeous colors, hardiness (once acclimated/started) relative ease of breeding and modest size. Good luck with your search. Billy



>>Hi, I have a juvenile Green Tree Python and was interested in something similar and different all at the same time. I want a snake that doesnt get any bigger than a chondro with a generally decent temprement (like an Aru GTP). I was lookin at ATBs which are gorgeous but I am getting mixed messages about their temperaments. Then I heard about Solomon Island Tree Boas but then I realized that they are candoia and they seem to be odd and I can't find much info about them. I was wondering what you think I would be interested in. Thanks, Mike.

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