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Green python

green python (Morelia viridis)
Iron range National Park, Queensland
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Morelia viridis - (Schlegel, 1872)
Pronunciation  more-AY-lee-ah   vir-ID-iss
Etymology  Morelia: unknown, but possibly after the town in Mexico.
viridis: 'green', for obvious reasons.
Other names  Green tree python
Chondropython viridis 
 
Total length
Species avg: 120 cm
Species max: 200 cm
Reproduction
Oviparous
Clutch size
Average: 12
Range: 11 - 26
Length and clutch size information comes from a variety of sources, but primarily from Shine (1991) and Cogger (2000).
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Description

Brilliant green as adults, but hatchlings are yellow until they reach about 55cm in length at about 1 year of age.1

Similar species

Taxonomic notes

There appears to be two distinct genetic populations: southern New Guinea and Australia; and northern New Guinea.2

Scale count information


Dorsal scales at midbody   50 to 75
Ventrals   225 to 260 with a single anal scale
Subcaudals   90 to 110 and are single
Other scale information  
Danger rating   Non-venomous. Not considered dangerous, but can still bite.
Note: even a bite from a 'virtually harmless' or non-venomous reptile can result in serious complications. Play it safe and don't get bitten by anything.
Notes and disclaimer
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