Chance covered things pretty well. GTP's are definitely a bit easier for people just getting into arboreal's. Be sure to find a breeder who can provide you with all the animals history including parent pics, feeding/shedding records and will give you support after your purchase.

As far as handling goes, here is a link to an article that was in Reptiles magazine about it.

http://www.signalherp.com/whybebitten.pdf

Enjoy.

Rico Walder
Signal Herpetoculture
Signal Herpetoculture
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