Tree-dwelling snake
These arboreal [tree-dwelling] snakes are known for their vivid green coloration and climbing skill. Their average length is 5 – 6 feet, but they can grow up to 7 feet long.
Green tree python
Morelia viridis
Status
Least Concern
Activity Period
N/A
Classification
Reptile
Habitat
Tropical forests and shrublands as green tree pythons prefer to be in or near… you guessed it: trees.
Range
Across New Guinea (plus smaller islands surrounding it) and scattered across Australia's Cape York Peninsula.
Life Expectancy
Under human care, green tree pythons have been known to live up to 20 years.
Diet
As non-venomous carnivores, these reptiles feed on tree lizards, birds, and other small arboreal vertebrates in their natural habitat.
Social Structure
Solitary, aside from mating.
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