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Hello. I was wondering if someone could tell me how long a gtp lifespan is if it is well taken care of. Also how fast do they grow? Do these snakes thrive better indoors or outdoors? I would assume indoors because of the careful temperature and humidity monitering necessary. I live in South Florida where it can get pretty humid and hot. Do you think they get bored sitting in the same environment or do any of you ever move the terrarium to different rooms or outside on occasion? Any help would be great.

Here is a link to answer your first question...
http://p219.ezboard.com/fmoreliaviridisfrm1.showMessage?topicID=3064.topic&pollResults=on

you will probably have to vote first... that poll is about females age. I would guess that most males live longer then the average female.

as for your enclosure question... I am fairly sure that chondro's could care less if they are inside or outside, however I do know of a few people that live in locations where that can and do keep there Chondro's outside, and they do good...

hope this helps

Shiloh
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Shiloh Hawkesworth
kansas
(Midwest Serpents)

Thanks for the reply. So it seems the majority live around 10 years. When they are tiny little hatchlings what do they eat? Do you feed your gtp dead mice or live ones? Thanks.

This site may be able to help answer a lot of longevity questions.

http://www.pondturtle.com/lsnake.html

Rico Walder
Signal Herpetoculture
Signal Herpetoculture

Wow those seem to live a lot longer than the people who took the survey. Thanks. When you go to purchase your snake how can you make sure it is going to eat?

By buying it from a reputable breeder only and not from a pet store. If you are interested, check out Rico's site. He attached the link to his reply. It will be hard to beat his current selection and prices.

Bart

How do you ship a live animal though to another state? What do you do if there are no breeders in your area?

The shipper will make all the arrangements once the snake has been paid for...

most shipping boxes are lined with insulation and contain a heat pack to ensure the snake stays warm...

If you make up your mind to get one please do yourself a favor and read up on them and have a suitable enclosure already ready for it long before you get one...

good luck...

Shiloh

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Shiloh Hawkesworth
kansas
(Midwest Serpents)

My brother has been starting to breed varieties of dart frogs. He has a biology degree and works at a saltwater/freshwater fish store. He is good with setting up the humidity/temperature levels and PH (with the fish) and really good with creating good habitats. I want to get one but right now I am just trying to get all the information I can about them before I do anything. I am going to get a book and read up. I definitely wouldn't get one until the enclosure was set up as perfect as possible for the gtp needs. I wouldn't rush to judgement. I had a few lizards and snakes years ago. I used to have a water monitor over ten years ago but I ended up giving him to a good home because I was unprepared with the enclosure setup he needed and he needed too much room than I could provide for him at the time as he grew. When I found him a good home he was a super healthy voracious eater (with me). He used to like to swim in the bath tub. I miss him dearly. I am not experienced with gtp though at all. I only know what I been reading. I just have so many questions. I'm going to get a book.

So you are a breeder who sells breeding snakes? Those are a lot more expensive than the ones around here. Is it because the ones they sell in pet shop's have diseases and die easily because they weren't well taken care of or from undesirable bloodlines?

Most of them are imports and you're taking a risk getting something like that. Most have parasites and need extensive veterinary care in order to thrive. Even then, they can sometimes die after a few years for no reason. I recommend getting Greg Maxwell's "the more complete chondro" book. It's full of valuable info.

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I couldn't find a book at the reptile store. Where can I get that book you suggested? Thanks.

http://www.signalherp.com/

I would suggest you buy them both... They are both great sources of info...

Shiloh
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Shiloh Hawkesworth
kansas
(Midwest Serpents)

Thanks for the help everyone! The Complete Chondro looks like exactly the book I need. I'm still going to need to ask you guys/gals more questions though hehe...