Green Tree Python

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*Morelia viridis*, commonly known as the Green Tree Python (or GTP), is a highly prized arboreal snake species native to the rainforests of New Guinea, eastern Indonesia, and the Cape York Peninsula of Australia. World-renowned for its brilliant lime-green adult coloration, striking blue or yellow accents, and iconic resting pose—draped in tight coils over a horizontal tree branch with its head rested centrally—this species is a masterpiece of rainforest adaptation. Famous for its dramatic ontogenetic color change, Green Tree Pythons are born as bright neon yellow or brick-red hatchlings before transitioning into their brilliant green adult coloration as they mature over 1 to 2 years. As specialized canopy dwellers, GTPs require tall, humid terrarium environments with secure horizontal perches, precise temperature gradients, and high ambient humidity to support effortless shedding and optimal hydration. Key Species Overview & Care Specifications: - Origin & Habitat: Native to tropical rainforest canopies, spending nearly its entire life elevated in tree branches and vines. - Size & Lifespan: Reaches an average adult length of 120cm to 180cm (4 to 6 feet) and can live 15 to 20+ year

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