Thinking about picking one up, i was just wondering what you guys have experienced with them. Any suggestions, or info. I just saw one the other day, so ive been reaidng and researching, trying to figure out exactly how to go about it.
green tree python
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wrong section, try asking in the reptile and exotic pet forum.
To answer your question though I have had experience with them and they are not pleasant to work with. VERY bitey and quite delicate as far as snakes go. they need high humidity and lots of hiding spots and the usual hot/ cool side with the basking spot reaching about 100* and the cool side staying about 80-85*F. They need a large enclosure since they get quite big but you will never see them move the whole time you keep one. It will just sleep while you are awake and only explore during the later parts of the night.
To answer your question though I have had experience with them and they are not pleasant to work with. VERY bitey and quite delicate as far as snakes go. they need high humidity and lots of hiding spots and the usual hot/ cool side with the basking spot reaching about 100* and the cool side staying about 80-85*F. They need a large enclosure since they get quite big but you will never see them move the whole time you keep one. It will just sleep while you are awake and only explore during the later parts of the night.
Thanks man, sorry to post in wrong forum, i havnt been on i a few weeks, my appologies. Well thank you for the info! im going to gather osme info, and read some books 
and hopefull knowledge up, maybe find another beauty
and hopefull knowledge up, maybe find another beautyI kept a Columbian Red Tailed boa about 2 years ago, however liek a year later i went on deployment, so i donated him to the local pet store.
I've never kept them but they have been at the top of my favorite list for a long time. I've read plenty about them and have met (in person) a couple of people that keep them.
I personally prefer the Emerald Tree Boas, but the Gree Tree Pythons stay a bit smaller. The GTPs also do not have the fangs the ETBs do. Both have very similar requirements and very similar behavior, depsite from being from different ends of the Earth.
They require a higher temperature range than most other Pythons (or Boas) and also require a higher humidity. When I say 'require' I do mean 'require'. They will not thrive without the high humidity. Many keepers use misting systems to keep the enclosure properly moist. A decent sized water dish with a powerhead and a heater will also be able to serve this function.
They are typically a "display animal" as they are known to be quite nippy, even as adults. They are generally nocturnal which makes them 'lazier' during the day which can be utilized in handling. But at night the preditor in them awakes and it's rare to be able to handle them in later hours.
If you consider the larger growing Emerald Tree Boas, be sure to read up on their fangs. They get very large for a constrictor.
I personally prefer the Emerald Tree Boas, but the Gree Tree Pythons stay a bit smaller. The GTPs also do not have the fangs the ETBs do. Both have very similar requirements and very similar behavior, depsite from being from different ends of the Earth.
They require a higher temperature range than most other Pythons (or Boas) and also require a higher humidity. When I say 'require' I do mean 'require'. They will not thrive without the high humidity. Many keepers use misting systems to keep the enclosure properly moist. A decent sized water dish with a powerhead and a heater will also be able to serve this function.
They are typically a "display animal" as they are known to be quite nippy, even as adults. They are generally nocturnal which makes them 'lazier' during the day which can be utilized in handling. But at night the preditor in them awakes and it's rare to be able to handle them in later hours.
If you consider the larger growing Emerald Tree Boas, be sure to read up on their fangs. They get very large for a constrictor.
My advice is to stay away from a neonate. Once they are past that stage they are usually on mice and have acclimated (at least somewhat) to people. The big male in my avatar was quite tame as were my females. With regular handling they can become much easier to work with just like most other snakes. My male was super nasty when I got him but after getting up the courage to handle him regularly he tamed right down. Not only can neonates be very finicky eaters but you should NOT handle them because their spines are very very sensitive. If you want a chondro you should read, The More Complete Chondro by Greg Maxwell. Awesome book and it will teach you everything you need to know. Whatever you do, do your research, and don't rely on one source for your info. Check out GTP forums and ask questions to see how others have had success.
I think you should start with something much more basic. A ball python, corn/king/milksnake, garter snake, etc... and if you are really set on getting an arboreal boa or python then get an amazon tree boa. They are much more active and stay smaller and their requirements are not so strict. Also the best part about these guys is if they bite you, you hardly feel it...