Green Tree Python information.

[ChameleonRave]

So, within the next year I'm considering getting a Green Tree Python. It's not set in stone, mainly I just want to research them since I enjoy the species so much, and I'm an arboreal lover.

I am curious if anyone on these forums keeps them? If so, what is the best local to purchase. I've been looking all over the internet for some good information, but as we all know when looking online there are so many variations of proper care for these snakes.

If anyone has any insight on them, please let me know.

Thank you,
Zac

 

[Deevo]

I would also like some info on this. I love arboreal reptiles as well and I am considering a green tree python in the near future.

 

[Kent67]

I got into GTP's because of my interest in arboreals, as well. If you appreciate their beauty and adaptations to an arboreal life you will not be disappointed. The best advice I can give is to seek out an actual breeder in the US. Cbb in the US vs farmed in Indonesia animals will be the easiest as well as the most docile and trouble-free. I have a pair of the Aru-type locale as I always preferred the high white and blues. I've also heard for years that they tend to be the most docile. In a few months my male will be 13; I've had him since 3 months old. He's probably the most docile snake of any species I've ever been around, and I've been around a lot He's only struck at me once; that was 12 years ago and my fault for startling him. The female is more skittish when held and has never struck at me other than in feeding response.

Some pics: https://www.chameleonforums.com/gravid-green-tree-python-37752/

Moreliaviridis.com is a good resource, also.

 

[ChameleonRave]

Thank you for the information! I loved your thread on here by the way. I'm infatuated with the look of the babies with their yellow and red markings. I'll definitely check out that forum!

I'm hoping to pick one up from a breeder if there are any available at the Omaha Reptile Expo in March.

 

[qdude46]

Kent67, I thought they were all extremely aggressive, can you actually handle them?

 

[Kent67]

Kent67, I thought they were all extremely aggressive, can you actually handle them?

Absolutely! Check out these pics: https://www.chameleonforums.com/gravid-green-tree-python-37752/index5.html#post423869. That's my almost 13 year old male. When he was a lot smaller he would loop around my hand and perch like they do on the branches or dowels and hang out as long as I wanted. I watched several complete football games with him on my hand like that. They have a strong feeding response so with his size I am careful to make sure he knows it's me reaching into the cage vs food but never had a problem. Once he's out of the cage, I'm not sure I could get him to bite me no matter what I did to him.

Chamrave, I think most breeders are having babies hatch in march-April so that show might be a little early. If you like the Aru's I would check with Gulf Coast Reptiles. They have very fairprices on their babies and a long-standing, stellar reputation.

 

[ChameleonRave]

Absolutely! Check out these pics: https://www.chameleonforums.com/gravid-green-tree-python-37752/index5.html#post423869. That's my almost 13 year old male. When he was a lot smaller he would loop around my hand and perch like they do on the branches or dowels and hang out as long as I wanted. I watched several complete football games with him on my hand like that. They have a strong feeding response so with his size I am careful to make sure he knows it's me reaching into the cage vs food but never had a problem. Once he's out of the cage, I'm not sure I could get him to bite me no matter what I did to him.

Chamrave, I think most breeders are having babies hatch in march-April so that show might be a little early. If you like the Aru's I would check with Gulf Coast Reptiles. They have very fairprices on their babies and a long-standing, stellar reputation.

I will definitely check them out! Could you post some photos of your set ups? As far as juvenile setups go. I don't mind if it's a bit aggressive, but I assume if you feed them well enough they will calm down when it comes to handling them?

 

[Kent67]

Weird. I was actually just trying to think of the right way to describe the juvenile setup for you. Most breeders will recommend going as simple as possible while they're small. Basically just a small Rubbermaid tub with enough room to move around, some plastic "branches" to hang from, and a water dish. Paper towel substrate optional. All I can say here is that it worked great for me but I haven't tried any other methods. Mine were probably 9-10 months old when I moved them to their adult cages - Vision 222. By this time they're hardy as can be so any sort of cage seems to work, tho.

Handling- my male has always been very docile. I have occasionally gone very long periods without handling him and he still acts the same. The female is always a little skittish and always ready to eat so I'm not sure. I hardly ever handle her, though, because if I want my snake handling fix he's just easier. I'm sure if I handled her more she would calm down. The baby's tails are small, fragile, and prone to kinking so it's usually advised not to force handling on little ones that protest it.

 

[PressurePro]

Kent, that is a beautiful snake. I cared for an emerald tree boa in the past when it's owner had to go away on business. I was never really into snakes, but that etb was just an awesome display animal, always right out in the open.

 

[Dooley1]

Weird. I was actually just trying to think of the right way to describe the juvenile setup for you. Most breeders will recommend going as simple as possible while they're small. Basically just a small Rubbermaid tub with enough room to move around, some plastic "branches" to hang from, and a water dish. Paper towel substrate optional. All I can say here is that it worked great for me but I haven't tried any other methods. Mine were probably 9-10 months old when I moved them to their adult cages - Vision 222. By this time they're hardy as can be so any sort of cage seems to work, tho.

Handling- my male has always been very docile. I have occasionally gone very long periods without handling him and he still acts the same. The female is always a little skittish and always ready to eat so I'm not sure. I hardly ever handle her, though, because if I want my snake handling fix he's just easier. I'm sure if I handled her more she would calm down. The baby's tails are small, fragile, and prone to kinking so it's usually advised not to force handling on little ones that protest it.

Kent-I just saw your egg-laying and hatching thread. Awesome! I love "chondros"! I kept and bred snakes for years before moving onto chameleons but always had a thing for GTP, even though I never kept one.