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#80641
Hammer
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Emerald Tree Boa 
I keep the ETB in my bedroom, since the rest of the house is pretty full. I keep the door open a crack for additional ventilation. So I got up today so find the rascal on my dresser. He had nudged the door over and squeezed out. He’s almost full grown, about 5+ feet long, so finding him is pretty easy. I don’t know how many people here have ever felt an emerald tree boa, but they feel like rubber, almost fake...pretty cool. I love that guy.
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06/01/04 9:04am
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#80675
Carmelita
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Message To: Hammer In reference to Message Id: 80641
Emerald Tree Boa
So they feel different than regular boas?
Neat.
Glad he didn’t get too far! 
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06/01/04 10:54am
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#80677
Hammer
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Message To: Carmelita In reference to Message Id: 80675
Emerald Tree Boa
He’s extremely arboreal, so the only place he’s going is up! :) Yes, you need to feel one if you haven’t yet. They have a rubbery texture, no doubt to help them on the branches.
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06/01/04 10:58am
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#80729
Smack
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Message To: Hammer In reference to Message Id: 80677
Emerald Tree Boa
how r gtb tempers thinking about get one next? r they pretty docile?
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06/01/04 1:14pm
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#80746
Hammer
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Message To: Smack In reference to Message Id: 80729
Emerald Tree Boa
I have a GTB too and he tends to be a bit more nippy. They’re both great in my opinion.
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06/01/04 1:48pm
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#80809
Roachey56
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Message To: Hammer In reference to Message Id: 80746
Emerald Tree Boa
green tree boa? never heard of that one, what is its species?
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06/01/04 4:21pm
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#80921
Hammer
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Message To: Roachey56 In reference to Message Id: 80809
Emerald Tree Boa
Sorry, I meant the Great Green Tree Python. I’ve got boa on my mind.
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06/01/04 8:42pm
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#81237
Roachey56
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Message To: Hammer In reference to Message Id: 80921
Emerald Tree Boa
o, I thought that was what you meant. ETB’s are the ones that have the nice white stripes and the GTP’s are the ones that dont?
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06/02/04 2:45pm
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#81546
Hammer
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Message To: Roachey56 In reference to Message Id: 81237
Emerald Tree Boa
Easy mistake I suppose. Check out one of the many pictures on the web of an emerald and you’ll see the pattern. I have a northern, probably the most common, so you can see the color pattern.
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06/03/04 5:51am
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#87317
Cassys
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Message To: Hammer In reference to Message Id: 80641
Emerald Tree Boa
I am thinking about buying a green tree or emerald boa. Are emerald boas more expensive then gree trees? Which one gets bigger and longer? What is your emerald boas temperament like, aggressive docile?Thanks,
Cassandra
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06/16/04 12:59pm
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#88491
Hammer
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Message To: Cassys In reference to Message Id: 87317
Emerald Tree Boa
Prices range all across the spectrum. Generally speaking, Emeralds are probably more expensive, if everything is equal: Captive born, good stock, healthy and desirable color pattern. I’ve seen Emeralds as high as $3,500 and as low as $250. GTP are most desireable during thei yellow phase, which is very young, so the laow price of $350 is average, because that’s when their color seems to be the most striking. As far as temperment goes, both are pretty easy to handle. The GTP is a bit more nippy, but not that much so. My Emerald is actually a real nice snake to have and maintain. I’d get another in a heart beat. If you can find a nice yellow phase GTP for $300 or less and know the place of birth and all, then that’d be a good deal. If you find an Emerald, let’s say a Northern, for $300-$500, regardless if it’s WC or not, then that would be a good price for a 4-5 footer. Hope that helps some. I like them both, but would probably lean towards the Emerald.
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06/18/04 11:40am
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#88544
Hammer
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Message To: Hammer In reference to Message Id: 88491
Emerald Tree Boa
I just checked the prices out over at King Snake. A few Emeralds are at the high end, otherwise, you can get either one for around $250-$350. Check it out.
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06/18/04 1:16pm
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