How does ReptiChip benefit my Green Tree Python?

ReptiChip provides an ideal environment for your green tree python by balancing cleanliness, comfort, and humidity. It's excellent for moisture retention, which is crucial for the well-being of many reptiles and amphibians. The substrate is also low in sodium and potassium, reducing the risk of mineral buildup that could harm your green tree python.

Is ReptiChip a cost-effective option for my Green Tree Python's substrate?

Absolutely! While ReptiChip offers premium quality, it's priced affordably to be consumer-friendly. The substrate's durability and ease of maintenance also mean that you'll need to replace it less frequently, making it a cost-effective long-term choice for your green tree python.

How easy is it to maintain an enclosure with ReptiChip?

ReptiChip is known for its low tannin content, which means it won't stain your enclosure or your green tree python. It's also excellent at odor absorption, keeping your living space fresh. This makes it one of the easiest substrates to maintain, allowing you more quality time with your green tree python.

Green Tree Python

History/Facts

The Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) is a fascinating species known for its vibrant coloration and arboreal lifestyle. Native to the rainforests of New Guinea, parts of Indonesia, and the Cape York Peninsula in Australia, these pythons are most recognizable for their striking green coloration, which provides excellent camouflage among the foliage. Interestingly, juveniles are not born green; they typically start life in shades of bright yellow, orange, or red. This coloration helps them blend in with the forest floor and low vegetation, where they spend their early months before transitioning to the trees as they mature. Over time, as they age, their color changes to the vivid green that adults are known for, though some individuals may retain patches of their juvenile coloration or develop blue or white speckling, making each python unique.

In addition to their captivating appearance, Green Tree Pythons have a distinctive hunting method that sets them apart from many other snake species. They are ambush predators, relying on their exceptional camouflage and patience to catch prey. Typically, they coil themselves on a branch with their head resting in an "S" shape, ready to strike at passing prey, which mainly consists of small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Their heat-sensing pits, located along the jawline, enable them to detect the body heat of warm-blooded prey even in complete darkness, making them highly effective nocturnal hunters. This combination of adaptive coloration, arboreal habits, and specialized hunting techniques makes the Green Tree Python a truly remarkable species in the reptile world.

Common Name(s):	Green Tree Python
Native Range:	New Guinea Eastern Indonesia Northeast Cape York Peninsula of Australia
Behavior	Nocturnal (active at night) Arboreal python Can be territorial in their cage Captive bred individuals generally are calmer Have reputation for being defensive
Reproduction	Oviparous (Egg Layer) Gestation: ~30-45 days Clutch size: ~10-20 eggs Incubation: ~60-70 days
Lifespan	~15-20 years
Temperatures	70-75°F cool side 80-85°F warm side 90-92°F basking spot
Humidity	60-80%
Lighting	UVA/UVB benefits animal
Size	~4-6 ft
Enclosure Recommendations	Baby-Young: 24”x18”x18-24” (<6 months) 36”x18”x18-24” (>6 months +) Sub Adult-Adult: 72”x48”x24-36” (minimum) Always base adult size enclosure off of snake size. They should be able to stretch out in length completely & turn around comfortably. These pythons love height and good air flow.
Experience Level	Intermediate/Advanced owner has confidence with cage defensive snakes If previously established on F/T rodents *Parents should always be involved caring for any pet, until the child is 18.
Diet	Carnivorous: Whole Prey Rodents Chicks Quail

Best Products for Green Tree Pythons

BabiChip Premium Small Sized Coconut Chips; Ready to Use

ReptiEarth Fine Coconut Fiber Mix; Ready to Use

RediChip Premium Medium Sized Coconut Chips; Ready to Use

ReptiChip Coarse Coconut Chip Mix; Ready to Use

Why ReptiChip?

ReptiChip is made by green tree python lovers, for green tree python lovers. It’s what the pros use, and it’s what you can use, too.

Our product line includes BabiChip, RediChip, ReptiChunk, MicroChip, and more, so you can be sure to find the perfect green tree python bedding for your pet.

Ready to switch to the ultimate green tree python bedding? Check out ReptiChip today.

Not Convinced?

Common Green Tree Python Reptichip Questions

: ReptiChip provides an ideal environment for your green tree python by balancing cleanliness, comfort, and humidity. It's excellent for moisture retention, which is crucial for the well-being of many reptiles and amphibians. The substrate is also low in sodium and potassium, reducing the risk of mineral buildup that could harm your green tree python.
: Absolutely! While ReptiChip offers premium quality, it's priced affordably to be consumer-friendly. The substrate's durability and ease of maintenance also mean that you'll need to replace it less frequently, making it a cost-effective long-term choice for your green tree python.
: ReptiChip is known for its low tannin content, which means it won't stain your enclosure or your green tree python. It's also excellent at odor absorption, keeping your living space fresh. This makes it one of the easiest substrates to maintain, allowing you more quality time with your green tree python.