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Hi, I'm looking at getting a nice aboreal snake and of course the 2 that come to mind are Amazon Tree Boas and Green Tree Pythons.

I've been told however that ETBs are much easier to keep and in general hardier animals. Do any of you have an opinion on that? I would want a nice green one and not the garden phase if I were to go the ETB route, is there a way to diferenciate them when their young?

Are there any things I need to worry about when picking out an ETB?

So far I'm housing 5 snakes (1 kingsnake, 2 dumerils, 1 ball and 1 JCP) so I'm not unexperienced with snakes but I also still have a lot to learn obviously.

looking forward to your opinions.

as a garden phase etb. a bite from a etb is probably gunna hurt worse than a bite from any of the others, since they have bigger teeth
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Of the three, ETBs are the most difficult to keep. GTPs and Amazons are far easier. All are irascible but you'll have a far greater chance of finding a "docile" GTP than the others..and docile is a relative term here.

ETBs are far less forgiving to mistakes made by the keeper whether it be temps, humidity, or a combination of both.

Bill

I can't speak for GTP or ATB because i have never had one.
I will say that Captive born Emeralds Tree Boas are much hardier than imports and are usually less aggressive. Most of the bad stories are from fresh imports. There is nothing to watch out for when purchasing a captive born baby as long as you get it from a reputable breeder. Rico @ SignalHerp.com and Alex @ carnivorousorchid.com are the first 2 that come to mind. Now if you buy an import to save some money, that will be the first mistake.
I would never be were i am today with Amazon Basin ETB's if wouldn't have purchased my first Northern ETB. Good luck with your decision and let me know if you have any questions about them.
Ed Marino.

www.EmeraldTreeBoa.com