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Green tree python
Scientific name: Morelia viridis
IUCN Status: Not Threatened
Family: BOIDAE
Group: Reptiles
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 10 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.01-31.12
Gestation: 180 à 280 jours
Births: 31.12-15.01
Habitat:
Tropical rainforests
Description:
The green tree python is an arboreal snake native to the rainforests of New Guinea and northern Australia. It is easily recognized by its vibrant green color, which helps it blend into the foliage. This python primarily feeds on small mammals, birds, and reptiles, which it captures through ambush. Although non-venomous, it kills its prey by constriction. It is a species that can be very shy, often hiding in trees and foliage.
Recommended lens:
>=300 mm
Photography tips:
Photograph the green tree python using a telephoto lens to capture its fluid silhouette and vivid colors. It is best to photograph early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the light is soft and the snake is more active. Be discreet and respect its space, as this species can be shy and easily hides in the foliage.
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