The Ultimate Green Tree Python Care Guide
- Green Tree Pythons Snakes
Jade Messieh- 0
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What Do I Need To Take Care Of A Green Tree Python?
Green tree pythons are beautiful snakes that are rising in popularity. With the right enclosure and living conditions, these animals can live up to be 20 years old.
Enclosure
Green tree pythons grow to be about four to six feet in length. They are also arboreal snakes, which means that they thrive in trees. In order to accommodate a snake this size, you will need to get a well ventilated terrarium. A full grown snake will need a cage that is three feet tall and two feet wide. To make feedings easier, you can get a terrarium that also opens from the front instead of the top.
Since they are arboreal, you will need to place a few perches in the tank. Fake bamboo or sturdy branches are perfect for your snake. They need to perch close to their basking spot and a couple away from the heat.
One of the best parts about getting a green tree python is decorating the enclosure. You can use real or fake plants the brighten up the tank. This will give them a place to hide as well. Making the terrarium feel like it’s part of a tree will make your python happy.
Lighting
Green tree pythons do not need a UVA/UVB bulb. They only need a ceramic heat bulb. LED lighting is safe to use to make the tank look more aesthetically pleasing.
The ceramic heat bulb will need to be placed nearby a perch and above the cage to prevent burns. The temperature of the tank needs to be between 82-88 degrees Fahrenheit near the basking spot and no less than 78 degrees Fahrenheit away from the basking spot.
The lights need to be on for 10-12 hours to mimic the amount of sunlight they will get each day. You can hook the lights up to a timer as well. Use a thermometer to keep track of the tank temperature too.
Food
Humidity
Handling
Green tree pythons are usually considered aggressive. They prefer being left alone on their perch and do not want to be handled often. Many people can still have a good bond between their snake and hold them. This comes from a lot of handling from a very young age.
Most green tree pythons will not want to be held and people usually buy them as a display animal. They are not venomous, but they have very sharp teeth that will hurt a lot if they strike you.
Green tree pythons should be for experienced snake owners. When cleaning out their cage, try and keep them on their perch when removing them.
Green tree pythons are also known to be little escape artists. They will look for any holes or spaces to try and escape from. Make sure the lid on the terrarium is on tight and keep a lock on the doors. There are tanks that have a little space where you can keep a coded lock to prevent anyone from getting in and anything from getting out. It is not required, but it is good if you have small children around.
Wrapping Up
Green tree pythons are easy to care for and only need to be fed twice a month when they are fully grown. Their cages do not need to be very big and they require little handling. Their temperaments can be aggressive, but they are beautiful display animals. A light misting once a day will be enough to keep them happy and hydrated.
