Reptile · Python
Green tree python care guide
Morelia viridis
The green tree python is a advanced-level python from New Guinea, Cape York Australia. Adults reach 120–180 cm and live 15–20 years in captivity. Provide horizontal perches at several heights and high humidity with good ventilation. Solitary.
- Enclosure 90 × 45 × 90 cm
- Temp Warm 29–31°C, cool 24°C
- Humidity 60–80%
How much does a green tree python cost in Canada?
Green tree python quick facts
- Skill level
- Advanced
- Adult size
- 120–180 cm
- Lifespan
- 15–20 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Native range
- New Guinea, Cape York Australia
- Minimum enclosure
- 90 × 45 × 90 cm (35 × 18 × 35 in, ≈ 96 US gal)
- Housing
- Best kept alone.
- Temperature
- Warm 29–31°C, cool 24°C
- Humidity
- 60–80%
- UVB
- Recommended
- Diet
- Carnivore – frozen/thawed mice and rats
- Bioactive style
- Tropical arboreal
Green tree python enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 90 × 45 × 90 cm (35 × 18 × 35 inches). Best kept alone. This species suits a tropical arboreal bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Terrarium Mix8 cm
- Drainage – clay bio balls5 cm
Most of the action is vertical – keep the soil moist but not wet, and focus on perches and dense planting.
Temperature: Warm 29–31°C, cool 24°C. Humidity: 60–80%. UVB: Recommended.
What does a green tree python eat?
Carnivore – frozen/thawed mice and rats. Feed one appropriately sized thawed rodent every 14–21 days; juveniles every 7 days.
Handling, temperament & health
Best as a display animal; can be nippy and stressed by frequent handling.
Health watch: Watch for dehydration, regurgitation and prolapse from too-large meals.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Mist to raise humidity – usually a heavy evening misting with a dry-down by day.
- Check temperatures at perch height.
Weekly
- Feed; remove uneaten food (and diet dishes after 24–48 h).
- Check the drainage layer and prune vines.
- Look for stuck shed on toes and tails.
Monthly
- Top up leaf litter.
- Check branches and mounts are still secure.
- Clean glass, vents and misting nozzles.
Yearly
- Refresh the top of the soil in open areas.
- Replace UVB bulbs (if used) on schedule.
Recommended for a green tree python bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (90 × 45 × 90 cm).
Clay Bio Balls
Drainage layer, 5 cm
Jurassic ABG Terrarium Mix
Bioactive soil layer, 8 cm
Magnolia Leaves 10/Pack
Leaf litter – food and cover for the clean-up crew
Fresh Sphagnum Moss Container
Moss for humidity pockets and planting
Cork Bark Backgrounds
Turns the back wall into climbing space
Cork Bark Tubes
A “tree trunk” to climb and hide in
Yamuna Spiderwood
Arboreal species prefer diagonal and horizontal perches
Cork Branches
More climbing routes
Green tree python FAQ
Is the green tree python good for beginners?
The green tree python is an advanced species – best for experienced keepers. Best as a display animal; can be nippy and stressed by frequent handling.
What size enclosure does a green tree python need?
At least 90 × 45 × 90 cm (about 35 × 18 × 35 inches, roughly 96 US gallons) for one adult. Best kept alone.
How much does a green tree python cost in Canada?
Typically $400–1500 CAD to buy, about $990–1690 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $300–500 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a green tree python need?
Temperature: Warm 29–31°C, cool 24°C. Humidity: 60–80%.
What does a green tree python eat?
Carnivore – frozen/thawed mice and rats. Feed one appropriately sized thawed rodent every 14–21 days; juveniles every 7 days.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.