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Green Tree Python

Complete care sheet and morph genetics registry for the green tree python — husbandry parameters, diet, breeding and pairing calculator.

green pythonmorelia viridischondrogtp
Adult size
1.5–1.8 m
Lifespan
15–20 yrs
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperament
Nocturnal
Activity
Nocturnal
Reproduction
Oviparous
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Husbandry requirements

Green tree python — origin: New Guinea, Indonesia and the far north of Australia — tropical rainforest.

Terrarium temperature gradient

Night min22 °C
Cool side24–25 °C
Warm side26–28 °C
Basking spot30–32 °C

Hot spot at the upper perch; good ventilation to prevent respiratory infections

Enclosure (adult)
90 × 60 × 90 cm

Planted arboreal terrarium

Tiered horizontal perches creating a vertical thermal gradient

Humidity
60–80 %

Misting; humidity/ventilation balance is crucial

Substrate
Coco fiberSphagnum mossLive plants
UVB
Optional

Optional; low UVB beneficial

Water source
Always available

Water bowl + misting

Origin
Pythonidae

New Guinea, Indonesia and the far north of Australia — tropical rainforest

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Feeding & health

Diet

Carnivore — rodents — Appropriately sized mice/rats, ambushed from the perch

Do not handle after feeding (regurgitation)

Breeding
Oviparous

Clutch 6–25 eggs/young. Ontogenetic color change: yellow or red juveniles → green

Health watch points
  • Respiratory infections
  • Incomplete shedding
  • Regurgitation
  • Stress
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Morphs & genetics

Registry of 2 documented genes and 1 named combos for Green tree python.

  • Albino (T−) amelanisticRec
  • Axanthic (Hypomelanistic) axanthRec
Named combos — 1 documented combined morphs
Snow
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Pairing calculator

Pick each parent's genotype — clutch probabilities update live. Free, no sign-up.

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Green tree python × Green tree python

Probabilities per gene (independent loci).

GeneParent AParent B
Expected clutchSelect at least one gene on a parent.
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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about keeping the green tree python.

How big does an adult Green tree python get?▾
An adult Green tree python typically measures 1.5–1.8 m.
What temperature and humidity does a Green tree python need?▾
A gradient of roughly 24–25 °C on the cool side to 26–28 °C on the warm side, with a basking spot of 30–32 °C. Humidity 60–80 %.
What does a Green tree python eat?▾
Carnivore — rodents: Appropriately sized mice/rats, ambushed from the perch.
Is the Green tree python a good reptile for beginners?▾
Advanced level. Defensive: a display snake, not for regular handling Plan ahead: a lifespan of 15–20 yrs.

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