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Green Tree Python
About Green Tree Python
The Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) is not a crossbreed of snakes but a species of snake native to New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Cape York Peninsula in Australia. Its tail can grip and hold onto tree branches to hunt. The female can produce 10 to 30 eggs, which she will lay in a tree cavity for 50 days.
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Common Name
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Morelia viridis
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Morelia viridis
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Species
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Morelia viridis
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Genus
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Morelia
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SubFamily
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Graphiurinae
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Family
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Pythonidae
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SuperFamily
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Pythonoidea
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SubOrder
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Serpentes
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Order
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Squamata
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Green Tree Python |
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Color
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White
Yellow
Blue
Green
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
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Min Height
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1.6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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6.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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2 lbs |
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Max Weight
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5 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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75°F to 85°F |
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Substrate
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Peat Moss
Coconut Fiber
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Green Tree Python including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Climbing
Scurrying
Crawling
Terrestrial
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Green Tree Python. |
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Lifespan
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20 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
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Country
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Australia
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
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