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Zion McAndrews discusses the challenges and best practices for keeping Emerald Tree Boas in captivity.

Zion joins me on the podcast to discuss one of the most iconic—and notoriously challenging—snakes in herpetoculture: the Emerald Tree Boa. We break down the biggest mistakes new keepers make, how Zion refined his husbandry through trial and error, and what it really takes to keep these incredible snakes thriving in captivity.We also discuss the differences between Northern and Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boas, the pros and cons of captive-bred versus imported animals, enclosure design, humidity management, heating, UVB, quarantine, and why patience may be the single most important quality for anyone considering this species. Whether you already keep Emerald Tree Boas or have always dreamed of owning one, this episode is packed with practical husbandry advice and fascinating insights.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/256-emerald-tree-boas/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.emeraldtreeboas.org/https://www.instagram.com/emeraldtreeboashttps://www.instagram.com/zvivarium/Photos and Video in Episode:Provided by…

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Host: AAHN

Guest: Zion McAndrews

Topics covered

• Emerald Tree Boas
• herpetoculture
• husbandry
• enclosure design
• humidity management
• captive breeding

Keywords

• Emerald Tree Boa
• husbandry
• captive breeding
• enclosure design
• humidity management
• heating
• UVB

Sponsors

The BioDude, Zoo Med Labs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Animals at Home Network

Books & works: Emerald Tree Boa, Emerald Tree Boas

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