what are chondros? what is the term used for? do they refer to green tree pythons or do they have somefing to do wif emerald tree boas?
how do we differentiate between a green tree python and an emerald tree boa?
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chondro/emerald tree boas?
drunk_on_chivas
Oct 01, 2003 08:54 AM
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Amanda E
Oct 01, 2003 09:25 AM
Chondropython viridis used to be the scientific name of Morelia viridis, so yes, "Chondro" refers to the green tree python.
After a while of looking at pictures of the different animals you can tell just by a quick glance which is which, however, right at this moment I'm not sure what specific things to look for other than the fact that the pythons have heat pits in the middle of their scales and the boas have heat pit between the scales.
Amanda E
Oct 01, 2003 09:27 AM
You might want to ask future questions in the tree boa and tree python forums from now on. They will be able to help you better.
meretseger
Oct 01, 2003 10:00 AM
The pattern and the eyes are quite different once you get used to them, and the heads are also slightly different shapes. I think the emmys also lean toward more of a pine green, and the chondros toward more of a lime.
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