Is green tree python good pet snake?

Question

this snake is beautiful, but i heard that chondros need rainy comerce, they don't like handing, they are agressive,they don't drink water from vessel and they need lot of care. Is that truth? Can i tame green tree python to hand it every day?

Answer 1

What you've heard is true. Chondros are easier to tame than Corallus caninus or the emerald tree boas. Here is some other info.



1) Buy it as a baby from a reputable breeder or one that is already tame.

2) Never handle it in the evening or nightime hours...that is when the prey drive kicks in

3) Green Tree Pythons and Emerald Tree Boas have a HUGE array of thermal receptors on the front of their head and are VERY sensitive to this.

4) Green Tree Pythons are easier to tame than Emerald's however I saw an ad on Kingsnake.com lat week in the reptile classifieds for tame emerald tree boas.

5) Emerald tree boas have the longest/largest teeth for a non venomous snake. Their scientific name is Corallus caninus emphasis on caninus. They catch birds.

6) These are all specialized snakes with humidity requirements and can become sick overly handled.

7) If you get nitten the trick is NOT yanking your hand out as this can damage their jaws and and teeth and cause mouth rot.

8) They are both VERY arboreal and rarely come down from their perches so caging can be a plastic tuffy tote with a perch, etc.



Get in touch with: Kingsnake.com and go to their tree python section. Call and spend time talking with the breeder. Other sources include: The Basking Spot and on my site listed below: Reptilechannel.com



Also online search for Taming Green tree pythons and emerald boas.



Good luck...they are gorgeous!



Another animal to consider is a madagascan tree boa-

Answer 2

Green Tree Python Care

Answer 3

tree pythons are as any other snake- wild animals.

after 19 yrs of rehab of reptiles i can honestly say they are not the pet you want if you want something you can handle on a regular basis., in the wild they would be at the top of trees etc up high not on an arm. therefor Id say go with a diffrent snake. If youre looking at getting one for its beauty, you should contact a lcoal rescue we get full fast

I have tree pythons here now that are here forever because abuse and they live in a tank with loads of things to do I always change the cage around and due to the abuse I have to use a snake hook to move it to even get foord ready for him.

HATE IT I really wish breeders would stop,

Answer 4

Definitely not the best snake to own and really only doable if you're an expert. They are not easy to tame, difficult to care of, and would be highly stressed by regular handling. If you want a friendly snake that is good to handle I definitely recommend a ball python. They're not too large and tend to be very friendly, I have never met a mean ball. Other options are corn snakes and kenyan sand boas.

Answer 5

Not at all. They are for experienced keeepers only. Aggressive, hard care sheet, and need many hours working with snakes to be able to properly understand this snake. To the poster NUNU, the videos you see on youtube do not accurately represent the temperment of these animals. I have worked with GTP and ETB and I can tell you that, yes there are some semi non-aggressive specimens, but the majority pack a nasty bite and do not like to be wakened. Get a normal starter snake and think about getting one of these animals 5-6 years later on.

Answer 6

depends really how hard have you studied

Answer 7

i don't know...i've never owned a green tree python before. you should get a ball python or corn snake. they are both very docile, easy to handle and don't get to big.