Green tree python (Morelia viridis) - captive
Green tree pythons are found in New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Cape York Peninsula in Australia. They spend most of their lives living in the trees. They will loop a coil around the trees and place their head in the middle. When they aren’t stretched out they don’t look much like a snake and that can give them the element of surprise with their prey. Their bright colour makes them highly desirable as pets. They are well known to bite when someone or something provokes them. They can become easily agitated and very protective. The males become more aggressive when they are looking for mates. The females become more aggressive when they have eggs to protect. Rodents, reptiles, and other small mammals make up the majority of the diet.
Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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