buying a green tree python.

[vampstorso]

Yes you can, as long as its legally obtained and on the basic animal list

[mareebapython]

From the initial OP question, I'd say the member should try something like a Carpet or Children's Python for a year or two before acquiring a GTP. Sounds like no experience but just decided he wants one on a whim. Not a good basis for starting out with GTPs, which I admit are not "difficult" if you have a sound knowledge of basic reptile husbandry.

Not being critical, just suggesting a better way to make the GTP experience less stressful... for the animal and the keeper.

Jamie

i have a jungle python and alot of experience with all sorts of other reptiles. i have also handled a green tree python. i've done research and also talked to alot of people that breed them. i wouldnt just buy something i know nothing about.

sorry but if you liked the animal as much as you should too own it, especially with a fairly long lifespan,
You wouldn't whinge about $100. Especially in the scheme of start up costs and the price of the snake itself.
I pay this for my bird. And I'd never consider not. Because I adore him.

i didn't whinge about $100. i thought it was $1000 for a year and remember that adds up to be alot over the years but i seen that i was wrong and its only $100 or so.
now i just need to be on a basic permit for awhile then can get my specialist permit.

[Waterrat]

i have also handled a green tree python. i've done research and also talked to alot of people that breed them.

then why this question?
"is there anyone in south australia that has brought a green tree python?"
Assuming you meant "bred".

[mareebapython]

then why this question?
"is there anyone in south australia that has brought a green tree python?"
Assuming you meant "bred".

becaue i've never talked about permits before and didn't know that you need a specialist permit.

[Pythoninfinite]

"i have a jungle python and alot of experience with all sorts of other reptiles. i have also handled a green tree python. i've done research and also talked to alot of people that breed them. i wouldnt just buy something i know nothing about."

Hmmm...

Jamie

[Tobe404]

URS had 7 or so GTPs available a while back, most were hatchies... For about 700. One yearling left last time I looked. For 1200.

I wouldn't mind a GTP one day too. But I'm going to wait a year or two and get some other Pythons first to build up some experience. Best way to go,

[Bushman]

I recommend that those new to GTP's, without a lot of experience (like the O.P), get a very well established animal, preferably at least a yearling. Neonates and young juveniles are very delicate animals and are best kept by experienced keepers only imo.