Green Tree Python Care Sheet

Stunning bright green ambush predators from rainforests. Advanced keeper species. Coil on branches in unique resting posture. Beautiful but challenging.

Tall, vertical enclosure 24" x 24" x 36" minimum. Provide sturdy horizontal branches for coiling. Cage humidity critical. Screen ventilation.

Ambient: 75-80°F. Warm spot: 85-90°F. Maintain consistent temperatures. No extreme heat or cold.

High (70-90%). Regular misting essential. Live plants help maintain humidity. Avoid stagnant conditions.

Day/night cycle important for natural behavior. Low-level UVB can be beneficial. Avoid direct intense heat.

Small lizards, frogs, insects in wild. Captive: small mice, pinky rats, occasionally frozen. May be picky eaters. Feed every 7-10 days.

Rarely handled. Defensive if bothered. Can deliver mild bite. Best observed rather than handled.

Sensitive to improper conditions. Watch for respiratory issues, shed complications, food refusal. Require humidity management. Live 15+ years.

Require very careful shipping. Humidity-critical transport boxes. Stressful for animals. Live arrival guaranteed.