LulahMoon
Not so new Member
I absolutely love GTP's, they're stunning, but have heard some conflicting opinions about whether or not they're a good beginners python. I've had experience with carpet and diamond pythons - my dad has had many of both and I've lived with most of them but never FULLY cared for one myself.
I have done some research but want to hear from anyone who has had personal experience with GTP's.
Are they generally a friendly/placid species? (I understand that it ultimately depends on the individual python)
Are they good with a lot of handling? - Not excessively but it would be nice to be able to sit for a bit just holding her (I'm deff getting a girl ) watching tv or something for eg. I've commonly heard GTP's are a "look, don't touch" snake but have also heard the exact opposite! So confused haha :S
Ultimately I am looking for a python that I will be able to hold and pet and I'm thinking a diamond python is really a better choice for that but my heart is just SO set on a GTP! And pythons are a lifetime pet, not something that you can just give away/sell and replace, so I do want to get something I'm 100% happy with. What are your thoughts?
I know GTP's are quite high maintenance in terms of enclosure and am very prepared to make a huge effort to accomodate one, so that's not so much a problem if you're concerned that I'm a beginner and will not want such a big responsibilty.
P.S. Of course I will be doing further research especially about enclosures, maintenance, feeding and prices etc. but any personal opinions/info from GTP owners/breeders will be GREATLY appreciated!
Thank youu
I have done some research but want to hear from anyone who has had personal experience with GTP's.
Are they generally a friendly/placid species? (I understand that it ultimately depends on the individual python)
Are they good with a lot of handling? - Not excessively but it would be nice to be able to sit for a bit just holding her (I'm deff getting a girl ) watching tv or something for eg. I've commonly heard GTP's are a "look, don't touch" snake but have also heard the exact opposite! So confused haha :S
Ultimately I am looking for a python that I will be able to hold and pet and I'm thinking a diamond python is really a better choice for that but my heart is just SO set on a GTP! And pythons are a lifetime pet, not something that you can just give away/sell and replace, so I do want to get something I'm 100% happy with. What are your thoughts?
I know GTP's are quite high maintenance in terms of enclosure and am very prepared to make a huge effort to accomodate one, so that's not so much a problem if you're concerned that I'm a beginner and will not want such a big responsibilty.
P.S. Of course I will be doing further research especially about enclosures, maintenance, feeding and prices etc. but any personal opinions/info from GTP owners/breeders will be GREATLY appreciated!
Thank youu