They are very pricey and I'm sure you wouldn't want to take chances with something that you spent a pretty penny on. Perhaps try out an amazon tree boa first, their requirements match those of an emerald tree boa a lot closer than ball pythons.
The C.Batesii is my ultimate reptile to keep one day. I will not keep one until I am 999% certain that I am ready as they are not easy to keep. I had to agree with Predator with regards to ATBs. I am currently keeping a bunch of ATBs myself. They are an absolute pleasure to keep!!!!
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