What a beautiful emrald tree boa! You're one of the few youtubers who I feel as if they know what you're doing and talking about. I'm only 5 minutes into the video and I'm already enjoying this. You'll be a huge hit in no time! (Also I love the comedy you added in this video, it makes it way more enjoyable!)
I love how informative this is! And that it caters to the more advanced keeper. Obviously as it should be, given the animal in discussion. But just in general it is hard to find good sources of further education for intermediate+ keepers in today's herp society, given how much we emphasize the new keeper's educational needs over that of the more seasoned ones. I'm excited to see what else you will cover in future videos!
Straightforward, down to earth, practical information. What a rare treat on youtube! Definitely subscribing, and sharing this with a couple of people I know who are in the 'thinking about it' phase.
Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing this information. I am new to Emeralds and just bought my first pair. I will have them soon, and this helped a lot with narrowing down questions I had.
You did a fantastic job with your first video!!!! I'm so interested in Green tree pythons! I didn't know you could keep them in such a small enclosure at first!
Gary you goofball, it’s so nice to put a face to the name after hearing you on various herpetological podcasts. More videos please, don’t even edit them, just give us more lol
Thanks for the info man, ive been wanting one for about 5 years and I am just now trying to make it happen. Great info, subscribe to this man, he knows his stuff.
Fantastic video Gary, Really useful info for people getting into this hobby. Keep them coming, I dont usually subscribe to anything but this is great. who on earth actually gave this a thumbs down!
I feel like I cane to the Right place here, I'm looking into getting my firs ETB and all this info is just so helpful, I'm hoping I can actually get at least a CB, even if not CBB but not directly wild caught, will check more vids about it
Wow Gary great advice! I remember you back on the mvf forum glad to see you still in the mix. I just recently am getting in gtps again and I just got a Amazon basin emerald tree boa my first one ever. Again nice channel and boy I remember back in those mvf days what a collection you had is Greg still around or Cathy?
Hi Gary, I love your animals. Kind of off the wall question for ya, what type of wood are you using for the perches in your snakes enclosures? I love the natural look they give your enclosures. It's much nicer than PVC piping.
Hi David, unfortunately the gentleman who made the perches in my cages no longer makes them due to some health issues, however Specialty Enclosure Designs (www.specialtyenclosuredesigns.com), now makes them, and they are a great place to deal with. Thanks for watching! Gary
Great video! Would love to see videos covering the Northerns you are working with, and the Sanzinia. The Sanzinia in particular do not get enough love or representation in the hobby.
Hey Gary, you mentioned heating for baby chondros in snake racks and your ambient range for them. But what temperature do you set your thermostat to? I know every room is different, personally I cycle my room temps from 76-82F throughout the year to breed the various species I keep. But since you want them around 82F ambient I’m curious what you set the heat tape to in your situation. Great vids, thanks for the good info
Interesting I see alot of you American breeders using water bases. Us UK boys dont adopt this approach. Many methods work tho as you promote. Great video!!
Green trees are definitely up on the hill for me. Right now I'm just raising up my ball pythons for breeding. The next step up I'm eyeing would be carpets or white-lips.
Ben, my next video comes out this Friday, however in my 3rd video, I'll be featuring a new product which addresses your question. If you have not already, please subscribe to ensure you see it!
For the most part I agree that GTPs don't like handling I have one maruke that might be the exception to this rule he actually seems to enjoy being handled occasionally
Nice job Gary, but one huge mistake!!! You said the Sanzinia will turn completely green. No way, it will retain the sorta white saddles. You should know that!!!! Just messing with you bud! Really, nice job and nice setup. Keep me in mind for some nice Northern hatchlings.
So since they’re more nocturnal and sleep during the day, do you feed them in the evening or later at night? Also what is the difference and why are designers so much higher in price? That question is how I stumbled across your video!
What about a special reptile store? There is a reptile store near me called Prehistoric Pets, most people know the store by JayPrehistoric Pets. It’s seems like a great place and they breed some of their animals.
Hi Benjamin, my Rubbermaid rack is heated with Flexwatt heat tape which is routed through the rack, and sits under each tub. (Managed by a thermostat) Hope this helps!
My emerald boa Veridian is such a sweet heart, I do handle him quite a bit but I only handle him if he wants it. Is that ok to do because I don’t want to hurt him but he loves it and won’t go back in his cage
Gary, Winslow Murdoch here. When you have hatchling GTPs, would be great to do a first feeding (or, not feeding yet) video. Also curious about maintaining ambient temps for babies and adults. Any thoughts about UVB and color and pattern development? FYI, I am having some success with low wattage LED lights as heat in ambient temperature maintained rooms. I agree with a room air purifier that moves air. Also, Prodex insulation, AKA Reflectix, is a game changer for snake room and cage specific insulation that is not very flammable, acts as vapor and air barrier and heat insulator. BTW, I still have and use your neodesha 48 inch wide cages and three stack rack that you delivered to my house almost 20 years ago.
I have a serious question, my mom and me are looking to get a green tree python she has already bought a tank and I'm worried that it might be to big we were also going to do live plants and have substrate and water on the bottom how old would the python have to be to move it into a cage like this?
Hi Johnnie, I love your desire to have a bioactive enclosure, however due to low air circulation and constant high humidity, such enclosures prove to be problematic for green trees of any age and size. Most will eventually succumb to respiratory infections over time. For that reason, I highly advise a more basic (non-bioactive) enclosure, where your heat and humidity parameters can be better controlled. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Would like to see more info. Just getting back into etb's after a 20 yr break. I just picked up a w/c northern, so far doing excellent. I do have a fair amount of experience with w/c. Quick ? Who do you get your cages from, am getting dissillusioned with AP. Thanks again!
I noticed in the background you have some very very dark green emerald tree boas. Do they start off lighter and then get darker as they age or can a baby or juvenile start off just as dark?
Curious, is there any big difference between the 2? In terms of size mostly, I know the boa’s will get about .5-.75lbs heavier on average but every photo I’ve seen of full grown tree pythons they always look so thin.
very helpful, great video!
Appreciate the kind words (and have watched many of your videos). Thank you.
Turns out you actually do know what you're talking about. (love it btw)
What a beautiful emrald tree boa! You're one of the few youtubers who I feel as if they know what you're doing and talking about. I'm only 5 minutes into the video and I'm already enjoying this. You'll be a huge hit in no time! (Also I love the comedy you added in this video, it makes it way more enjoyable!)
Check out Clints Reptiles great channel
I love how informative this is! And that it caters to the more advanced keeper. Obviously as it should be, given the animal in discussion. But just in general it is hard to find good sources of further education for intermediate+ keepers in today's herp society, given how much we emphasize the new keeper's educational needs over that of the more seasoned ones. I'm excited to see what else you will cover in future videos!
Straightforward, down to earth, practical information. What a rare treat on youtube! Definitely subscribing, and sharing this with a couple of people I know who are in the 'thinking about it' phase.
Sincerely appreciated!
Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing this information. I am new to Emeralds and just bought my first pair. I will have them soon, and this helped a lot with narrowing down questions I had.
I think it's safe to say we all want a tour of the collection for our next video. Great job Gary
You did a fantastic job with your first video!!!! I'm so interested in Green tree pythons! I didn't know you could keep them in such a small enclosure at first!
Gary you goofball, it’s so nice to put a face to the name after hearing you on various herpetological podcasts. More videos please, don’t even edit them, just give us more lol
Phenomenal video...great info. One of the best I've seen on ETBs and Chondros! Very well done!
Thanks Michael!
This was actually amazing. I’ve been considering one of these beauties for a long time. I’ll definitely be reaching out to you for my purchase 👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you brought you're knowledge and animals to UA-cam. We needed this!!!
Very Good Gary! It doesnt even look like its your first video! Keep it coming and I guarantee you that the followers will increase crazy fast!
Just come across this video I'm going to sub in the hope that your future vids are gonna be as good as this one from a fellow chondro keeper in the UK
I won't let you down, Alan!
Excellent video Gary and great invaluable information for any upcoming new Chondro or Caninus keepers, keep up the good work mate.
Excellent info for even those who just need to brush up on some things before feeling confident enough to spend the mula
Thank you for all the insite, it's greatly appreciated
Tremendous video, man. That's how it should be done. Very informative and well laid out.
Thanks Trevor!
Great video, Gary! A ton of valuable information for new comers. I second Victor's recommendation for a collection tour!!
Awesome video! Someone actually disliked this? Must have been Scali
Probably my mom. (She's never been supportive.)
GS Reptiles Its okay my mom is the same way lol
Thanks for the info man, ive been wanting one for about 5 years and I am just now trying to make it happen. Great info, subscribe to this man, he knows his stuff.
Thanks Brandon!
Very nice video ,,,,,, I did enjoy the education on the fact there of ' ,,,, handshakes '
Love the videos Gary you are talking 81 -83 on the hot spot right I am in love with this journey on figure out what I need to get my first chondro
Thanks for watching, Colin! 83 is perfect!
Enjoying these vids, great information. Keep it up, seems like you have a beautiful collection by the way. Maby you could do a tour.
This was a fantastic video!
Thanks Brian. You're a fixture in my living room.
Good info, I love these snakes, I learned that they are not for me (I love snakes that I can handle). Great video.
Outstanding video- first rate advice. Thank you.
Love this video and your setups, my biak green tree python is on the way and this video was very helpful!
Hows it doing???
Thank you, I am currently getting everything set up for my first GTP and this reinforces everything I am doing.
Fantastic video Gary, Really useful info for people getting into this hobby. Keep them coming, I dont usually subscribe to anything but this is great. who on earth actually gave this a thumbs down!
Thank you, Peter!
Great video Gary interesting and helpful hope see more man!
Great video Gary. 🙌🏽
You have a great personality for youtube, entertaining video
Thanks Natalie!
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Great presentation. 👍👍
Wow luv ur set up n quality .. Great advice... I have two emerald 🌳 boas.. Big big females ...
Awesome video thank you I'm getting my things together and plan on starting my collection of Chondros and Emeralds towards this fall
I feel like I cane to the Right place here, I'm looking into getting my firs ETB and all this info is just so helpful, I'm hoping I can actually get at least a CB, even if not CBB but not directly wild caught, will check more vids about it
Subscribed. Love your energy!
Great video Gary! I really like what you are doing.
Thank you so very much!
So excited to see your future videos. Thank you!
Great job!! Very informative, clear messages, and great quality!!
Love the video! I'm looking to get a GTP soon & am super happy I came across your channel!
Wow Gary great advice! I remember you back on the mvf forum glad to see you still in the mix.
I just recently am getting in gtps again and I just got a Amazon basin emerald tree boa my first one ever.
Again nice channel and boy I remember back in those mvf days what a collection you had is Greg still around or Cathy?
Hi Gary, I love your animals. Kind of off the wall question for ya, what type of wood are you using for the perches in your snakes enclosures? I love the natural look they give your enclosures. It's much nicer than PVC piping.
Hi David, unfortunately the gentleman who made the perches in my cages no longer makes them due to some health issues, however Specialty Enclosure Designs (www.specialtyenclosuredesigns.com), now makes them, and they are a great place to deal with. Thanks for watching! Gary
GS Reptiles thank you.
Great video! Cheers for the advice
Thanks Joel!
Great vid Gary I keep Aussie G T P's, we can't import any reptile down under, but the Basin boa's look striking. Cheers mate
Awesome video, Gary! Subbed...hope to see the whole collection.
This is scratching my itch. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
thanks my first guy is inbound from a private breeder . . . .
What is he? Where did you get him? How is he?
Great video! Can't wait for more!
Great video. Would love to see Ed make an appearance.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Would love to see videos covering the Northerns you are working with, and the Sanzinia. The Sanzinia in particular do not get enough love or representation in the hobby.
When you talk about the 81-82 degree temp for the emeralds are you talking hot spot?
Very informative, thank you!
Nice vid uncle Gary!👌
Great video and great facility!
im your 1k sub!!! cant wait for more videos!! congrats on 1k subs btw!!
Thank you!
Great job Gary!
Thank you Gary
Hey Gary, you mentioned heating for baby chondros in snake racks and your ambient range for them. But what temperature do you set your thermostat to? I know every room is different, personally I cycle my room temps from 76-82F throughout the year to breed the various species I keep. But since you want them around 82F ambient I’m curious what you set the heat tape to in your situation. Great vids, thanks for the good info
Interesting I see alot of you American breeders using water bases. Us UK boys dont adopt this approach. Many methods work tho as you promote. Great video!!
Thanks for your input and thanks for posting. All of the best!
I really hope you make more videos on enclosure set up and temps and humidity and just make more videos period I liked this one a lot
This is awesome Gary!!
Thank you for being right to the point
Great Vid! Thanks a bunch! Breeding video would be great future video ;)
Woah she is gorgeous. Thanks for this video!!!!very helpful 🖤
I need you to provide me with some good and trusted green tree python breeders, been on the search for the longest,
Green trees are definitely up on the hill for me. Right now I'm just raising up my ball pythons for breeding.
The next step up I'm eyeing would be carpets or white-lips.
Great video! How do you heat the tubs that aren’t in racks?
Thank you.
Amazing video! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Loved it and subscribed!
Fantastic video my friend !!!!!
good video. you should make a video about the regurgitation in these animal
Great video man!
Thank you!!
What if you only have one individual and a rack system doesn’t make sense? Use heat pad on one side of the Rubbermaid?
Ben, my next video comes out this Friday, however in my 3rd video, I'll be featuring a new product which addresses your question. If you have not already, please subscribe to ensure you see it!
Great video, thank you!
For the most part I agree that GTPs don't like handling I have one maruke that might be the exception to this rule he actually seems to enjoy being handled occasionally
You looked gorgeous that day
What kind of sticks are those that they are sitting on and how did you attach them to the wall of the cage
Contact Specialty Enclosure Designs. They make all of my perches, as well as the perch holders. Thanks for watching!
Nice job Gary, but one huge mistake!!! You said the Sanzinia will turn completely green. No way, it will retain the sorta white saddles. You should know that!!!! Just messing with you bud! Really, nice job and nice setup. Keep me in mind for some nice Northern hatchlings.
7:38 Have you tried turning them off then on again. That fixes most problems for me
LOL
So since they’re more nocturnal and sleep during the day, do you feed them in the evening or later at night? Also what is the difference and why are designers so much higher in price? That question is how I stumbled across your video!
What ager would you estimate a 1 pound 3 oz Emerald Boa? Thanks, and thanks for making this video!
Looking forward to the next video's ! :)
I have a panther chameleon and it's living art! Not to be touched! I understand this!
What about a special reptile store? There is a reptile store near me called Prehistoric Pets, most people know the store by JayPrehistoric Pets. It’s seems like a great place and they breed some of their animals.
How do you heat the rubbermaid tubs ? It doesn't look like there's any heating pads or anything like that in the video
Hi Benjamin, my Rubbermaid rack is heated with Flexwatt heat tape which is routed through the rack, and sits under each tub. (Managed by a thermostat) Hope this helps!
@@gsreptiles5606 thank you !! That definitely helps a lot
My emerald boa Veridian is such a sweet heart, I do handle him quite a bit but I only handle him if he wants it. Is that ok to do because I don’t want to hurt him but he loves it and won’t go back in his cage
Gary,
Winslow Murdoch here. When you have hatchling GTPs, would be great to do a first feeding (or, not feeding yet) video.
Also curious about maintaining ambient temps for babies and adults.
Any thoughts about UVB and color and pattern development?
FYI, I am having some success with low wattage LED lights as heat in ambient temperature maintained rooms.
I agree with a room air purifier that moves air.
Also, Prodex insulation, AKA Reflectix, is a game changer for snake room and cage specific insulation that is not very flammable, acts as vapor and air barrier and heat insulator.
BTW, I still have and use your neodesha 48 inch wide cages and three stack rack that you delivered to my house almost 20 years ago.
Can you recommend breeders of Northerm Emerald Tree Boa in France please Feb, 2023)
I have a serious question, my mom and me are looking to get a green tree python she has already bought a tank and I'm worried that it might be to big we were also going to do live plants and have substrate and water on the bottom how old would the python have to be to move it into a cage like this?
Hi Johnnie, I love your desire to have a bioactive enclosure, however due to low air circulation and constant high humidity, such enclosures prove to be problematic for green trees of any age and size. Most will eventually succumb to respiratory infections over time. For that reason, I highly advise a more basic (non-bioactive) enclosure, where your heat and humidity parameters can be better controlled. Thanks for watching!
Do you have any more from the Morelia family?
Great video! Would like to see more info. Just getting back into etb's after a 20 yr break. I just picked up a w/c northern, so far doing excellent. I do have a fair amount of experience with w/c. Quick ? Who do you get your cages from, am getting dissillusioned with AP. Thanks again!
Awesome Gary
Sorry if this has been asked before. What enclosures are those you are using. They look amazing
Boaphile Plastics and PVC Cages.com. Thank you!
I noticed in the background you have some very very dark green emerald tree boas. Do they start off lighter and then get darker as they age or can a baby or juvenile start off just as dark?
Curious, is there any big difference between the 2? In terms of size mostly, I know the boa’s will get about .5-.75lbs heavier on average but every photo I’ve seen of full grown tree pythons they always look so thin.
Thanks for the information, can you recommend me a good snake for beginners? Thankyou!