As the name suggests, green tree pythons are usually green in color, so they can be easily identified. So, what other features does it have? Let’s talk about it in detail from four aspects! Please look down~

I. Basic information

【Chinese name】Green tree python

【Latin name】Chondropython viridis

【Boundary】 Animalia

【phylum】Chordates

【Class】Reptilians

【Order】Squamia

【Suborder】 ] Snake suborder

[Family] Python

[Genus] Tree Python

[Species] Green Tree Python

【 Main distribution: New Guinea, Indonesia and northern Australia

II. Appearance characteristics

The body length of an adult green tree python is generally 90-120 cm, the longest The length can reach 213 cm. There is a blue stripe on its spine, and white or yellow scales around it; depending on the place of origin, there will also be lines of yellow and white scales in the center of the back; the upper lip scales have a pair of heat-resistant grooves.

PS: The green tree python larvae are pale yellow, bright red or brick red, and then gradually change to green in a few months to several years. However, the green tree pythons from some localities will still remain pale yellow after they become adults.

Three , Habits

1. Lifestyle

Green tree pythons mainly live on branches, they will wrap their bodies around the branches, and then hang their heads in the middle Location.

2. Eating habits

Green tree pythons are carnivores and mainly eat some small mammals, such as rodents.

3. Reproduction method

The reproduction method of green tree python is oviparous. Female snakes can lay 12-25 eggs at a time, which they lay in tree cavities and then hatch.

4. Hunting method

The hunting method of the green tree python is generally to stay on the branch and wait for the opportunity, then quickly open its mouth to bite the prey, and then wrap the prey around a few times and slowly suffocate death, and finally swallowing its prey.

IV. Status of the population

Due to the destruction of the living environment, the number of green tree pythons is gradually decreasing, and it has been listed in the Endangered Wild Animals and Plants. in Appendix II of the International Trade Convention.

Okay, the above That's all about the green tree python! Do you guys understand? If you have anything to say, you can leave a message in the comment section~