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Morelia viridis
Stunningly green arboreal python. Distinctive coiled posture on branches. Juveniles change from yellow/brick to green.
The green tree python, is a species of snake in the family Pythonidae. The species is native to New Guinea, some islands in Indonesia, and the Cape York Peninsula in Australia. First described by Hermann Schlegel in 1872, it was known for many years as Chondropython viridis. As its common name suggests, it is a bright green snake that can reach a total length of 2 m (6.6 ft) and a weight of 1.6 kg (3.5 lb), with females slightly larger and heavier than males. Living generally in trees, the green tree python mainly hunts and eats small reptiles and mammals. It is a popular pet, and numbers in the wild have suffered with large-scale smuggling of wild-caught green tree pythons in Indonesia. Despite this, the green tree python is rated as least concern on the IUCN Red List of endangered species.
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Origin
New Guinea, some islands in Indonesia, and the Cape York Peninsula in Australia
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
120-200cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Frozen mice/rats
グリーンツリーパイソン(Morelia viridis)の市場はBiak・Sorong・Aru・Jayapuraなどの産地(ロカリティ)タイプが中心で、これらはモルフではない。遺伝的に確立した単一遺伝子モルフは劣性のアルビノのみ。キャリコやハイブルー等は産地交配や色の選抜累代でメンデル型の単一遺伝子モルフではない。
Sources: The Snake Keeper - Green Tree Pythons (albino = only simple recessive mutation) / Reptiles Magazine - Green Tree Python Care Sheet
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Accepted name: Morelia viridis (Schlegel, 1872)
Synonyms: Chondropython pulcher Sauvage, 1878, Chondropython viridis (Schlegel, 1872), Chondropython viridis adelynhoserae Hoser, 2009, Chondropython viridis shireenae Hoser, 2003, Python viridis Schlegel, 1872
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Sources: CITES Checklist (Pythonidae spp. Appendix II) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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26-30°C (basking 32°C)
60-80%
Tall vertical enclosure. Perches essential
Nervous and prone to biting. Handling not recommended
Watch for respiratory issues — balance ventilation and humidity
Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.
The ideal temperature for Green Tree Python is 25〜32℃. Recommended humidity is 40〜70%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Green Tree Python is 15-20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Green Tree Python typically reaches 120-200cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Green Tree Python feeds on: Frozen mice/rats. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Green Tree Python varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: June 23, 2026