Spinal kinks this is perhaps the most talked about problem that seems to be more prevalent in gtps than in any other snake species, hence its wise to examine the major difference between gtps and the rest, which is arboreal way of life. I dont really care too much about handling but it ok to let. Although due to licence restrictions we are not available to sell green tree pythons in store. The green tree pythons for sale are aprox 1218 in length. Green tree pythons care, behavior, enclosures, feeding, health, myths and interaction all. This is a more fragile and advanced species, but with prioritized reptile health and wellness along with using the proper snake supplies will ensure a happy, healthy life in captivity. Green tree pythons females reach sexual maturity at around 3. Selective breeding may have created some new morphs color patterns for this particular snake, but its still the same snake. Jan 16, 2016 was cleaning some cages thought i would do a little video of how i care for my green tree python.
I do not have personal experience with etbs, however, so i dont feel comfortable saying categorically that one species is easier to handle than the other. Basically what happens during feeding attempts is i get the strike, the hold and the eventual drop. Seriously astounding facts about the green tree python. Green tree python breeding, where to buy, types, care, temperament, cost, health, handling, husbandry, diet, and much more included. The green tree python is a beautiful, eye catching snake from new guinea, the islands of indonesia, and the cape york peninsula in australia in the lush rainforests. In 2001, i purchased a red neonate gtp that was related to the first albino which was hatched the following year in 2002. The authors bring a wealth of captive breeding experience as well as experience with green tree pythons in the wild. Green tree python care sheet keeping green tree pythons is not rocket science, but it definitely takes a little more precision and expertise to keep them healthy. Green tree python care guide table of contents introduction to green tree pythons there are few other snakes that will receive more nervous glances from guests than the green tree python. Older juveniles and young adults can be fed a hopper or medium mouse every seven to 10 days. The green tree python has a slender body and prehensile gripping tail that it can wrap around tree branches. The average life span of green tree python is about 15 years. Green tree pythons is a new category on morphmarket. They have a white or light blue vertical stripe along the body, and white or yellow lips, chin and throat.
Ive been wanting to expand my snake collection for a while now and have a few snakes on my list, one of which is a gtp. Their color can change slowly or rapidly over two years. Hatchlings also have a wide variety of color ranging from red to yellow. This book compiles the latest published research on the natural history of green tree pythons and. Juveniles range from bright yellow to brick red when they hatch. Justin julander is the coauthor of the complete carpet python and the complete childrens python and has kept and bred various species of pythons and other reptiles for the past 20 years. The green tree python is a stunningly beautiful, oftenmisunderstood species that can be a highly rewarding captive for intermediate and experienced keepers. Occasional specimens also have small white markings along the back. This book is a complete yet succinct resource for everything youve ever wanted to know about the morelia viridis or the green tree python. Jayapura green tree python babies hatch either yellow or red. When you buy a python from us, you automatically receive our 100% live arrival guarantee. It is small to be a python, it is beautiful bright green juveniles are either yellow or reddish brown, and it is often seen on photos in its favourite, coiled position with the head in. Green tree pythons live in a warm, tropical part of the world.
Mar 06, 2010 green tree python care knowledge about the care regarding green tree pythons is extremely important for all the reptile lovers and keepers. Find out everything you need to know to keep green tree pythons at home. Animals from one island will look totally different then animals from another. I am having problems with feeding this little guy or girl. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Natural history the green tree python is a beautiful, eye catching snake from new guinea, the islands of indonesia, and the cape york peninsula in australia in the lush rainforests. Australian green tree pythons are extremely rare, and we do not offer them. The green tree python lives in australia and new guinea, and on the small islands that surround new guinea. This husbandry page is not indepth and primarily outlines how i house and care for my subadult chondros and what works for me. Green tree python care sheet green tree pythons are one of the quickest rising stars of the hobbyist who loves collecting exotic pets.
The green tree python is not the most common known snakes. Most pythons are colored to blend in with their surroundings, making it harder for prey to. Though usually a snake of the trees, the tree python sometimes prowls on the ground as well. Also known as chondros, green tree pythons are found throught southeast asia in indonesia, australia, and outlying islands. Green tree pythons are arboreal tree dwelling and nocturnal. Lolly brown is a hack that will write a book about caring for african elephants if she feels she can make a buck.
You will find many ways on the internet, on how to take care of this animal. These snakes are frequently confused with emerald tree boas which are native to south america. Green tree python for sale morelia virdis yellow biak. However, these snakes arent always green as the name suggest, because theyre a very colorful breed. Beginners can be successful, too, but they will need to do their homework and purchase from a breeder who will offer the aftersale support and guidance necessary for success. We have thousands of exotic reptiles for sale from top breeders from around the world. Suitable patches of rainforests can be found scattered throughout the cape york peninsula in australia. If young and old people where educated then they would understand how important these reptiles are. As a guideline, the breeding weight for females should be. Adults can be given a meal of one or two adult mice, or a small rat every 10 to 14 days. Was cleaning some cages thought i would do a little video of how i care for my green tree python.
Mar 06, 2010 tree pythons are as any other snake wild animals. Green tree chondro python care sheet morelia pythons. Other articles where green tree python is discussed. If you are wanting to buy a green tree python feel free to contact us. I have even gotten the stike, constrict and then drop. These naturally slender snakes have a sedentary lifestyle. Green tree python care knowledge about the care regarding green tree pythons is extremely important for all the reptile lovers and keepers. Try browsing the green tree pythons index if youre looking for something specific. Hatchlings on the other hand, are quite different, emerging from the egg a bright sulphur yellow or sometimes reddishorange, changing into the adult. Both snakes coil around branches in a saddle fashion and rest their heads in the middle.
Im doing research on them and i am very interested in getting one but i have a small question about handling. These features help the python climb and live in trees. The green tree python is a creature that you can keep as a pet, if people had these pythons as pet then everyone would understand how to look after them and care for them. Terrestrial pythons are regularly found near water and are proficient swimmers, but they hunt and eat almost exclusively on land. I understand these snakes are not a beginner snake unless you know how to properly care for one. It is found in new guinea and indonesia, and in parts of australia. The green tree python tops the must have list of many snakeenthusiastsand with good reason. Albino green tree pythons i have been working on this project for 11 years, and it finally paid off a few weeks ago. Adults are bright green with white or yellow underbellies. Morelia viridis, commonly known as the green tree python, or as it is known in the herpetoculture hobby, chondro due to its former classification in the genus chondropython is a species of python found in new guinea, islands in indonesia, and cape york peninsula in australia. This care sheet applies to all green tree pythons morelia viridis, regardless of locality or morph. They look more deadly than the truly venomous green tree viper.
Green tree python care chicago exotics animal hospital. Green tree pythons morelia viridis, are an arboreal species from new guinea and the north eastern rain forest of australia. Green tree pythons sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new filters. In many cases red babies display dark red coloration, even to the degree of having brown dorsal scales. Green tree pythons care, behavior, enclosures, health. An unmistakable arboreal or tree dwelling python, the adult green tree python is emerald green in colour with a yellowish belly. More complete chondro, the bestselling manual for all. They are an arboreal species and make great display animals. I just got my first green tree python neonate about three weeks ago. While there are many learnasyougo species of reptiles, green tree pythons are not one of them. This eyecatching jewel of a reptile is a crowdpleaser, and reaches adult lengths of 4 to 6 rarely 7. Green tree python is one of our iconic species that cape york peninsula shares with png and not the rest of australia. But we may be able to help you with sourcing good quality healthy stock. It should come as no surprise that the green tree python likes to spend a lot of time in the trees.
One side of the enclosure should be between 86 and 88 degrees, where they can bask during the day. The green tree python is characterized by a relatively slim body. Most green tree pythons can be expected to live into their midteens with good care. They are one of the most stunning species of snake known to the pet trade. This book is written by marvin murkett and ben team, both of whom know something about snakes and green tree pythons. As with any breeding animals, both male and female should be in peak condition before any breeding is attempted. Green tree pythons are beautiful aboreal snakes which make excellent display animals. Morphmarket currently has 50 green tree pythons for sale listed by 17 green tree python sellers in the united states. All ours are backed by our live arrival gaurantee, and terms. Albino green tree pythons vida preciosa international, inc. They are known to have feisty temperaments, but it is possible to handle them once tamed down. Well make sure you get all the knowledge to care for your python.
We have some absolutely stunning captive bred super premium green tree pythons for sale at incredibly low prices. Green tree pythons care, behavior, enclosures, feeding, health, myths and interaction all included. Green tree pythons are one of the quickest rising stars of the hobbyist who loves collecting exotic pets. Green tree python care morelia viridis erica mede, cvt. As their common name suggests, these snakes spend a great deal of time in trees. Here is an important and a must read article for all you people planning to bring home this stunner named green tree python. Green tree pythons snake care tips for your pet snake. The green tree python morelia viridis, is a species of python native to new guinea, islands in indonesia, and cape york peninsula in australia.
Green tree python care morelia viridis green tree pythons are the dream of many reptile hobbyists. Wedo not guarantee sex as sexing them this young may hurt them. I would recommend that you start with another species as a first snake to help you learn to recognize behaviors and certain aspects of keeping a snake to avoid pitfalls from ignorance. Habitat setup is a key part of green tree python care, and its also the subject of todays article. This book is a must have if you love gtps or emerald tree boas.
Handling green tree pythons my understanding from people who keep both emerald tree boas and green tree pythons is that the etbs are nippier. Seriously astounding facts about the green tree python pet. Big tanks, big fish, and big rich touring ohio fish rescue duration. We feed them frozen thawed mouse fuzzies once a week here at snakes at sunset. Housing you need to keep baby and juvenile green tree pythons in a small enclosure or aquarium that is about 30 x 12 x 12 in height 20 gallon. If you are a green tree python keeper like myself this is a good book but you will want to get the more complete chondro. Here you can find the caresheet for your green tree pythons at reptile rapture. Green tree pythons are definitely one of the reptile hobbys rising stars. An unmistakable arboreal or treedwelling python, the adult green tree python is emerald green in colour with a yellowish belly. Green tree python care sheet the following paragraphs will focus on the elements of green tree python care that will help you take better care of your reptilian pet. Green tree python for sale morelia virdis yellow biak we have some yellow green tree pythons for sale that are farm raised. If you are looking for good info, check out the more complete chondro book and green tree pythons. As such, you need to reflect that in your care for them.
As you could imagine, the adults are often a dark green color. Housing you need to keep baby and juvenile green tree pythons in a small enclosure or aquarium that is about 30 x 12. I highly recommend greg maxwells the more complete chondro for anybody interested in green tree pythons, especially for those interested in purchasing a green tree python. That however, does not explain why gtps are prone to spinal kinks. How to care for green tree pythons as pets snakes for pets. This nonvenomous reptile rarely grows to over 6 feet long, and is sedentary, spending most of its time coiled atop a tree branch.
At red earth reptiles we are particularly smitten with this rare form of green tree python. The following green tree python care sheet includes many topics about owning chondros into a single piece of literature. The cooler part of their enclosure should be between 78 and 80 degrees. Green tree pythons may be referred to, by enthusiasts, as chondros, which comes from their former genus name, chondropython. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their. We, like many of our customers are attracted to the blue patterning on the dorsal side of the animal including blue stripes and spots over a bright green body.
Aside from thinking about getting a ball python, i am thinking about getting a green tree python. I have recently been gifted an 18 by 18 by 24 exoterra i do believe so i thought id take the opportunity to get one. Most also have spots dorsal andor lateral that can be yellow, white or blue. Green tree pythons for sale python super store amazing amazon. Described by hermann schlegel in 1872, it was known for many years as chondropython viridis.
The green tree python is a very unique looking snake with many interesting characteristics. This care sheet is showing the way we found works best for us from our many years of experience of caring for this species. As its name suggests, it is a bright green snake that can reach 2 m in length and 1. The species ranges through several localities, all with their own unique characteristics that deal in aspects from their coloration, size, and sometimes temperament. Frank indiviglio in nonvenomous snakes, snakes december 28, 2011 4 comments 8595 views the green tree python tops the must have list of many snakeenthusiastsand with good reason. The green tree python, scientific name morelia virdis, is often confused with the emerald tree boa due the similarity in their sitting position. They start out most commonly either red or yellow as neonates, and with time they go through an amazing ontogenic color change. Green tree pythons care, behavior, enclosures, feeding, health, myths and. The green tree python, or chondro as they are often called, latin name morelia viridis is an arboreal snake that is native to indonesia, new guinea, and northern australia.