Amazon Tree Boa questions?

[StaticKaos]

I've got everything planned out, ready to start building a cage but wanted to know some things first.. Any major health problems with these animals? Or are they problem feeders? There is just some stuff care sheets won't answer ya know? I am already aware of how nippy they are so I don't need that information, i plan on taking a few hits, comes along with the hobby I guess.. Any information is welcomed, thanks..

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[txgirl266]

i do know they can pretty aggressive. i haven't seen one that had any eating problems or medical problems. goodluck i am going to purchase one soon
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[StaticKaos]

yes ive been reading about them all day an they are soo pretty, i will just have to get over the biting factor.. Julius I have a feeling you will see this thread so I will ask a major question..

I plan to build my own cage for the ATB.. What materials are suggested, as well as heating sources and other NECCESITIES.. I know humidity is a must so thats why im asking what the cage could be constructed off.. I was thinking of using plexi glass as all sides, with the front being my opening.. Tips or input???
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	Amazon Tree Boa Amazon Tree Boa - The Amazon tree boa, Corallus hortulanus, is a close relative of the Emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus)

[Ed_r]

I use a large rubbermaid tub for my ammie cages. They can be problem feeders if the are not well hydrated. Ammies are pretty tough. They do require high humidity and good vertilation too. probably the best care information is from corallus.com find it and bookmark it. They are extremely agressive and like to miss allot when they strike at food. Very interesting species of snake. I love mine. They are very easy to get to eat f/t. once you get them started they will rarely refuse food.
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	Frozen/Thawed A rodent or other prey item that is frozen and then thawed to be fed to a reptile or other animal.

One difference between them and ETB's (GTP's too) is they prefer a forked branch for a perch, as opposed to the "straight" branch for ETB's, something where they can get contact on a couple points on the body. They don't hang like a bushel of bananas like ETB's

I agree with Ed, this site has some excellent caresheets...
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	Emerald Tree Boa The Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus) is a species of bright green snake that lives in the rainforests of South America.

[NYCSpeedcore]

Whatever you do decide to use as your cage make sure that it is waterproof. They like a lot of humidity, and bare wood will rot out real soon. I also like to keep a heat pad under the tank with water on the bottom, or a large rubermaid container filled with water over the pad. I would also suggest going with a heat panel, they are my favorite method of heating enclosures. Here is a pick of my ETB tank, the only changes you should make is haveing some forked branches, as well as a few diffrent diameters for them to choose from. Takeing a blowtorch to PVC and scoreing the surface of it is a great way to make a roughened pirch, or you can buy fiberglass branches like mine from Habbitat Systems.

	Emerald Tree Boa The Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus) is a species of bright green snake that lives in the rainforests of South America.

[morti]

Just a warning:

If you scortch PVC, make sure you do it in a very well ventalated area and allow the PVC to "Air out" for at least 48 hours before using it in a cage. Melting PVC will off-gass some highly dangerous stuff and can cause lots of respritory problems for both you and your snakes.

-Your Sick Uncle Morti.
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[LdyDrgn]

Having water for substrate is ok for an ETB or GTP, but for an ATB, you need something else down there (I use cypress mulch). They are not completely arboreal and will spend quite a bit of time sleeping on the ground or in a water dish (Bastage sleeps in his water dish, Beech doesn't [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] ) As far as feeding goes, they can be quite the little pigs! And if you keep the humidity and temp at it's optimum, you shouldn't have any health related problems. They are fairly easy to care for, just stay on top of the cage conditions.
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	Green Tree Python Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)

	Amazon Tree Boa Amazon Tree Boa - The Amazon tree boa, Corallus hortulanus, is a close relative of the Emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus)

	Emerald Tree Boa The Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus) is a species of bright green snake that lives in the rainforests of South America.

[treeboa]

only problems i have with my cherubs is making sure they all get fed and non of the others pinch food, get the heat and humidity right and they are normally no problem, if you get one thats a bit of a fussy eater then really heat up the food items head, works every time for me
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