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 GTB QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

i’ve been researching them and have a few questions which i have answers but i would rather hear it first hand from people who know........how is there temperment? and what is a good price for one? and the best type of tank for them? also i do have a ball python and i know they are completely different but i do have some experience in dealing with snakes

heres a pick of him
03/26/08  11:29am

 #1676485


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   Message To: Roch_3   In reference to Message Id: 1676461


 GTB QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

1. temperament: In general very docile. They are heartier than balls. I have both a hypo and normal. The hypo is a little more hyper. Buy them as babies. When buying an adult, you are relying on the previous owner’s care for the snake.

2. Cost: At shows $50 - 100 for BCI, 200 -250 for BCC. dumerals around $100
at petco $189 for BCI. They don’t normally sell the rest.

3. Tank: For starters I would go with a cheap plastic tub ei IRIS or Serilite. Put holes in it. Once you put the cover on the cage put a towel on top. That will keep the heat in. Then if you have the skill and desire build your own out of melamine. Their environment is similar to a ball just bigger for adults.

4. suggested reading and websites:

redtailboa.net
http://www.redtailboas.com/general_care/general_care.html



03/26/08  12:02pm

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   Message To: Timesender   In reference to Message Id: 1676485


 GTB QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

thanks i appreciate you taking the time to inform me
03/26/08  12:12pm

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   Message To: Roch_3   In reference to Message Id: 1676461


 GTB QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

First there are no GTBs. You are either talking about Morelia viridis (green tree python) or Corallus caninus Emerald tree boa. I keep the latter, but not the former, so I can only speak accurately about emeralds. If that is what you are talking about, then i’ll answer your questions.

Craig
03/26/08  12:15pm

 #1676506


Roch_3
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   Message To: CClark   In reference to Message Id: 1676491


 GTB QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

sry about that yes i do mean the emerald tree boa



03/26/08  12:27pm

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   Message To: Roch_3   In reference to Message Id: 1676506


 GTB QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

First of all, That’s NOT a Boa! It’s a Ball Python, GTB’s are green

Elvia.
03/26/08  12:36pm

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   Message To: Roch_3   In reference to Message Id: 1676506


 GTB QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

Temperment is an individual thing, however if you are looking for a "hands-on" snake emeralds are not a good choice as they really don’t like to be held. They have very specific environmental requirements that must be maintained to ensure health and longevity. Once the environmental parameters are met, they are just as hardy as any other species. For in depth
info, go to corallus.com. My website is in my profile, but is still under construction.

As far as price, you must separate the species into northerns and basins. Northerns being the most common, range from $300.00 to $750.00 on average, with a few exceptional animals up to about $2000.00. I am of coarse talking about CBB and not imported junk. Those are prices for babies. Amazon Basin Emeralds usually start around $800.00, but most of the commonly marked animals are usually between $1200.00 and $3000.00 depending on bloodlines and markings. There are animals that sell for $10K and up. $35K is the most I know that was paid for one.

Craig



03/26/08  12:45pm

 #1676532


Roch_3
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   Message To: Monty08   In reference to Message Id: 1676520


 GTB QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

thanks i realize that, thats why when i went to by a ball python i asked them for a ball python. i am thinking about gettin another snake which is why i posted this and that pick is there cuz i said here’s a pick of my BP
03/26/08  12:45pm

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   Message To: Monty08   In reference to Message Id: 1676520


 GTB QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

Elvia,

Please re-read his post, I think your comprehension is a little off. ;)

Craig



03/26/08  12:48pm


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