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Green tree Python or Brazilian rainbow boa?

4.9K views 14 replies 7 participants last post by  bigd_1  
#1 ·
Hi all im looking at getting myself another snake was thinking either a green tree Python or a Brazilian rainbow boa looking for advice open to other suggestions aswell!

Regards Ryan
 
#2 ·
Both are very pretty but i suppose it depends on what you want the snake for. if you want something beautiful that is out all the time and have money to burn then green trees are cool. If you want something a little more handleable and arguably even prettier then rainbows are great. out of the two i have only had experience with rainbows but can recommend them highly.

I would take a look at the species you have kept in the past and see what you liked with each and what you found that you didn't. But in the end get what interests and suits you.
 
#9 ·
Thanks bigd1 I really don't know what to do I know that they are more of a display animal and should be handled minimal due to their spines and the way the sit but when I've been watching videos on YouTube about care a lot of people get them out which I was suprised at I love handling snakes so maybe a Brazilian boa might be the way for me to go I will have to look into them more but there's something about the green tree pythons that whenever I see them it just reminds me of how nice they look and how much I want one! Lol
 
#11 ·
carpets are a nice alternative to GTP's and Rainbows, they make beautiful display animals like GTP's, but can be handled more easily without them trying to rip your face off the way GTP's are inclined to...but they are a bit more temperamental than rainbows, but if you already know what you are letting yourself in for with a GTP, then a carpet shouldnt be much of a problem :)
 
#12 ·
Brb

Hi, ive had a BRB for 7 years.. hes a great guy, easy to handle, not arsey.. and beautiful guy to look at..look at pics in my album...the one pic of him is after eating and hes havin a yawn,,looks mental.. but NOT in wooden viv as they need high humid, and the wood will swell and split.. ive tryed them all :whistling2:

come round and meet him if you like .. wr4..sat nav