Green Tree Python – A Short Guide!
Overview
Scientific Name: Morelia viridis
Common Name: Green Tree Python
Average Lifespan: 10-25 years
Average Size: Up to 6.5 ft
Preferred Temperature: 84-88°F with a cooler retreat area of around 78°F.
What is a Green Tree Python?
The green tree python is a species of snake that is native to Australia and Southeast Asia. These snakes are typically green in color, hence their name. They can also be yellow, white, or blue. Green tree pythons typically grow to be about six feet long, but they can sometimes reach lengths of up to eight feet.
These snakes are semi-arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees. In the wild, green tree pythons typically live in rainforests, but they can also be found in dry forests and mangrove swamps. They prefer to live near bodies of water, such as rivers and streams. Green tree pythons are expert climbers using their prehensile tails to grip branches.
Green tree pythons are carnivores and typically eat small mammals, such as rodents and bats. In the wild, they will also eat lizards.
What does a Green Tree Python look like?
A green tree python is a beautiful green snake that can grow up to six feet in length. They are native to Australia and Papua New Guinea and are popular pets in the reptile world.
Green tree pythons are arboreal, meaning they live in trees and are typically green with yellowish-white stripes running down their backs. These stunning snakes make great pets for reptile lovers looking for something different from a traditional pet snake.
What do they eat in the wild?
Small Mammals
Small Reptiles
Where are they from?
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
Australia
If you consider bringing one into your family, here is my guide to naming your green tree python.