Green Tree Python
Green tree python is a type of snake occurring in New Guinea, Indonesia and Australia. Like all pythons, it is a nonvenomous constrictor. The species is mainly arboreal, occasionally residing on the ground. The snake is quite popular in the pet trade.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Pythonidae |
| Genus | Morelia |
| Scientific Name | Morelia viridis |
| Other Names | Green Python, Papuan Tree Python |
| Length | 150–180 cm; large specimens may measure 200 cm |
| Weight | Up to 2,200 g |
| Color | Various shades of green with discontinuous, vertebral stripe running down the back; may have scattered blue, white, and yellow spots over the body |
| Distribution | New Guinea, Indonesian islands, Cape York Peninsula (Australia) |
| Habitat | Rainforest |
| Diet | Small mammals like rodents, sometimes reptiles |
| Predators | Juveniles are preyed upon by birds of prey |
| Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 25 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 50 days in captivity |
| Reproductive Age | 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | In wild: Around 20 years In captivity: Around 35 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Green Tree Python Pictures Gallery
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- Morelia Viridis
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- The Green Tree Python
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- Green Tree Python Setup
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- Green Tree Python Fangs and Teeth
Published on January 10th 2017 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 24th August 2019.
