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what would happen if you keep an atb in an enclosure with no branches or anything to climb on?
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jake

my addiction:
0.2 normal ball pythons (lazlo and izzy)
0.1 amelenistic corn snake (maizy)
0.1 blizzard corn (blizz)
1.0 albino cal king (zues)
0.0.1 wc garter (zim)
hybrid breeders association
hybrid haven

They would be Miserable! Next Question. LOL
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Jeremy

"I am become death, the destroyer of worlds" July 16, 1945 Robert Oppenheimer

1.1 Double Het "Sharp" Snow RTB's
1.1 Hypomelenistic RTB's
0.2 Pastel Hypo RTB's
2.0 Double Het Stripe Albino RTB's
0.1 Suriname RTB
0.1 Anerthrystic RTB
0.0.10 Red Bearded Dragons
1.1 Rhinoceros Iguana's
1.0 Green Iguana
1.0 Ball Python
1.1 Cream Golden Retrieviers
1.0 Pomeriaian
0.2 Catus Terribilis
0.1 Spouse
1.0 Child -coming soon-

ok, i was just wondering because ive heard of aboreals hanging out on the floor. how well dould they do in a rack with tubs 6" high with a couple branchesore something to climb on? again im just curious.
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jake

my addiction:
0.2 normal ball pythons (lazlo and izzy)
0.1 amelenistic corn snake (maizy)
0.1 blizzard corn (blizz)
1.0 albino cal king (zues)
0.0.1 wc garter (zim)
hybrid breeders association
hybrid haven

ATB's do ground more than any of the other Aboreal Boids.

However I think Branches with three points of contact provide the snake a secure hangout.

If we are talking limited time I would say a tub would be OK like less than a week but for any longer they need to have the security of an aboreal set up.

Otherwise you will just stress the snake out and thats not good for their health.
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Jeremy

"I am become death, the destroyer of worlds" July 16, 1945 Robert Oppenheimer

1.1 Double Het "Sharp" Snow RTB's
1.1 Hypomelenistic RTB's
0.2 Pastel Hypo RTB's
2.0 Double Het Stripe Albino RTB's
0.1 Suriname RTB
0.1 Anerthrystic RTB
0.0.10 Red Bearded Dragons
1.1 Rhinoceros Iguana's
1.0 Green Iguana
1.0 Ball Python
1.1 Cream Golden Retrieviers
1.0 Pomeriaian
0.2 Catus Terribilis
0.1 Spouse
1.0 Child -coming soon-

"Otherwise you will just stress the snake out and thats not good for their health."

And, since we're talking Ammies, not good for your health either

>>And, since we're talking Ammies, not good for your health either

LOL Good Point! LOL
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Jeremy

"I am become death, the destroyer of worlds" July 16, 1945 Robert Oppenheimer

1.1 Double Het "Sharp" Snow RTB's
1.1 Hypomelenistic RTB's
0.2 Pastel Hypo RTB's
2.0 Double Het Stripe Albino RTB's
0.1 Suriname RTB
0.1 Anerthrystic RTB
0.0.10 Red Bearded Dragons
1.1 Rhinoceros Iguana's
1.0 Green Iguana
1.0 Ball Python
1.1 Cream Golden Retrieviers
1.0 Pomeriaian
0.2 Catus Terribilis
0.1 Spouse
1.0 Child -coming soon-

They do awesome...no problems at all.
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Matt Lerer
'Ghi Reptiles'
ghireptiles.com

is that sarcasm?

if i did get atb's i would definitely give them the setup they need, its not that hard to do i was junt wondering.

another question, do they try to escape like other snakes?
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jake

my addiction:
0.2 normal ball pythons (lazlo and izzy)
0.1 amelenistic corn snake (maizy)
0.1 blizzard corn (blizz)
1.0 albino cal king (zues)
0.0.1 wc garter (zim)
hybrid breeders association
hybrid haven

Not sarcasm at all...factual. They don't try and escape but given the opportunity they will.
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Matt Lerer
'Ghi Reptiles'
ghireptiles.com

He's right. They do great in the 'ol waterbowl/hidebox/paper towel setup. They also do great in a more elaborate setup. Your choice.

if i got an amazon i would probably give them an aboreal setup but its nice to know that i can put them in my rack if i need to.
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jake

my addiction:
0.2 normal ball pythons (lazlo and izzy)
0.1 amelenistic corn snake (maizy)
0.1 blizzard corn (blizz)
1.0 albino cal king (zues)
0.0.1 wc garter (zim)
hybrid breeders association
hybrid haven

Well we learn things everyday. Thanks Matt
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Jeremy

"I am become death, the destroyer of worlds" July 16, 1945 Robert Oppenheimer

1.1 Double Het "Sharp" Snow RTB's
1.1 Hypomelenistic RTB's
0.2 Pastel Hypo RTB's
2.0 Double Het Stripe Albino RTB's
0.1 Suriname RTB
0.1 Anerthrystic RTB
0.0.10 Red Bearded Dragons
1.1 Rhinoceros Iguana's
1.0 Green Iguana
1.0 Ball Python
1.1 Cream Golden Retrieviers
1.0 Pomeriaian
0.2 Catus Terribilis
0.1 Spouse
1.0 Child -coming soon-

Seems like a strange thing to do with an arboreal snake.
Not saying it doesnt work...I havnt tried it and dont plan on it...just kind of goes against the meaning of arboreal.

I have 2 ATBs, a subadult orange/yellow and a juvenile brown/orange. Both are kept in arboreal cages with plenty to climb on. The subadult I have only seen climb on a couple of occasions in the 3 years we have had her. The juvenile was just purchased at the NARBC in Tinley park this year. It generally climbs and basks after feeding. I hope to obtain a few more specimens and complete a nice breeding group. I currently feed these guys in separate rubber maid tubs of appropriate size. How does everyone else feed? Is using tongs the most popular method or what? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Take care,
Jeff Port
Port to Port Exotics
Peoria, IL

I feed with tongs in the cage.