Next snake?

[insignia100]

So, I've started considering my next snake purchase and I'm kind of torn. I had set my sights on a Brazilian Rainbow Boa, however I've started reading up on arboreal snakes and I think I have fallen in love with Amazon Tree Boas. I know both species of snake has fairly unique environmental needs, but are there any other considerations I should keep in mind other than the temperamental nature of arboreals?

[MoreliAddict]

Green tree pythons require very high and consistent humidity, and are also fragile when young which makes them not great for handling.

I don't know too much about ATBs.

Carpets are semi arboreal so they'll hang out in perches, have less strict husbandry requirements than a GTP, and are generally better for a snake you'd like to handle.

[Hillsberry]

I would looking into Carpet Pythons. They are beautiful snakes. Make great pets and also are amazing display animals. Like BimthaS said Carpets have much less strict requirements, then GTPs. I am not to sure about ATBs but from what I heard, they are not great handling snakes. I hear they can be a little aggressive. Then again people say GTPs are nasty animals yet all the people I have talked to in person say they are puppy dog tame. I think it up to you what you think you want as your next snake. As long as your ready for the animal then go for it. Personally I would got with either the Brazilian Rainbow Boa or the Carpet Python. Both are great pets. Good luck! :)

[youngster]

Carpet carpet carpet!

They are so much fun to watch you'll never be bored with one. (or two or three)
They're like big GTPs with easier husbandry and you can handle them more :)

[Jenn_06]

GTP are not that hard to take care of but if you want a snake you can hold i would go with something else like a carpet.

[snakehill]

Carpet python, dum or rainbow! All great choices IMO

[lady_bug87]

GTPs are not that hard to keep as long as you have the right enclosure for the animal. ATBs can be pretty rewarding animals to have they are also not that hard to keep so long as you can maintain their temperatures and humidity requirements. They can be kinda hard to get started feeding and some can be easily stressed

The temperament of oth can vary. In terms of my personal experience my GTP is viv defensive but once out of her enclosure is relatively docile though she is active while out. My amazon is very curious but also can be nervous and is prone to striking

With both of these animals you WILL get bitten. And though I handle mine for various reasons like medical examinations some specimens do not tolerate handling well. You also have to be mindful of the prehensile tail.

[exwizard]

Carpet python, dum or rainbow! All great choices IMO

All stuff that I currently have and I can say with first hand experience they are all fun, calm and handleable, not to mention beautiful as well but with the Brazilians you really need to keep the humidity up. Thay are susceptibe to dehydration. If you do decide to go with a ATB or Green Tree, keep in mind, handling isnt as advisable.

[Skumbo]

My vote would be a BRB, for sure.

but its all preference!

[BarelyBreathing]

Amazons are awesome, and definitely have my vote. They do require higher humidity, and love well planted enclosures. I have live plants in with mine. Unlike most arboreals who can be seen coiled around a single branch, Amazons prefer three points of contact.

[GarterPython]

My vote is on Carpet Pythons. One day I would love to get a Carpet Python but right now i'm still working on getting one snake. The thing is that once I get one snake I have a feeling they will not have as much of a problem with more. For example my Mom didn't like lizards at all but once I got my Crested Gecko she ended up liking him. Now she is telling me I can get more jsut not a snake but I am consistent and I know I will one day have a collection of my own even if I have to wait until I move out.

[krystle]

Brb or gtp

[Rogue628]

BRB (or any rainbow) or carpet. :D

[insignia100]

Thanks for the input everyone! I'll have to look more closely at carpets. I'm thinking that it may be best to wait until I move after school (in a little over two years) before getting a strict arboreal like a GTP or ATP since I imagine the move would be quite stressful.

Humidity won't be a problem at all here in the deep south. Right now there is 57% humidity in my room, and its only worse (better for the snakes, I guess) in the summer.

[Skumbo]

Thanks for the input everyone! I'll have to look more closely at carpets. I'm thinking that it may be best to wait until I move after school (in a little over two years) before getting a strict arboreal like a GTP or ATP since I imagine the move would be quite stressful.

Humidity won't be a problem at all here in the deep south. Right now there is 57% humidity in my room, and its only worse (better for the snakes, I guess) in the summer.

well obviously you'd want it to be more humid than that, i believe BRB's need 75%+ at all times, below that and they will dehydrate and die relatively quickly.

[insignia100]

well obviously you'd want it to be more humid than that, i believe BRB's need 75%+ at all times, below that and they will dehydrate and die relatively quickly.

Yes, but an ambient humidity of (now) 60% combined with a plastic enclosure, water source, and heat should make it extremely easy to get an extra 15% humidity. And in the summer, it will probably be more like 80%.

My point was that with a naturally high humidity, it won't be very difficult for me (and currently isn't for my other snakes) to provide a high enough humidity level.

[lady_bug87]

depending on your level of experience with snakes Amazons would be my vote. They're pretty, moody and will give you a challenge but they are cool... and no 2 look alike

[Skumbo]

Yes, but an ambient humidity of (now) 60% combined with a plastic enclosure, water source, and heat should make it extremely easy to get an extra 15% humidity. And in the summer, it will probably be more like 80%.

My point was that with a naturally high humidity, it won't be very difficult for me (and currently isn't for my other snakes) to provide a high enough humidity level.

yup!

Up here its more like 20% a lot of the time haha