Jayapura Green Tree Python | Morelia viridis / Morelia azurea species complex — confirm the supplied locality with our team.
Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.
At a Glance
| Origin & natural habitat |
New Guinea and nearby islands; tropical forest canopy. |
| Adult size |
Around 100–160 cm. |
| Lifespan |
15–20 years. |
| Temperament |
Individuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling. |
| Activity |
Ask the team about the activity pattern of the animal supplied. |
| Social needs |
House individually. |
Housing & Setup
Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.
| Adult housing |
At least 120 × 60 × 90 cm, increasing length to allow full extension for a larger animal. |
| Enclosure type |
Arboreal enclosure with removable horizontal perches. |
| Temperature |
Warm perch around 30°C; cool zone 24–26°C; provide a gentle night drop. |
| Lighting & UVB |
Provide a regular day/night cycle with darkness at night. Select species-appropriate UVB, with shaded retreats and safe lamp distances. |
| Humidity / moisture |
Fluctuating around 40–70%, with drying between mistings and strong ventilation. |
| Substrate |
Species-appropriate, pesticide-free substrate; avoid aromatic woods. |
| Furnishings & filtration |
Secure hides and furnishings; drinking water must remain accessible. |
Behaviour & Compatibility
Solitary display snake. Avoid pulling the animal from a branch; move its removable perch when necessary.
Feeding & Nutrition
Offer suitably sized, fully thawed whole rodents using long tongs. Juveniles commonly feed every 1–2 weeks and adults every 2–4 weeks, adjusted to body condition. Confirm the current prey size. Provide fresh water and drinking droplets.
Routine Care
Check temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.
Important Before Buying
A specialist arboreal snake requiring reliable environmental control. Confirm locality, identification and feeding history before purchase.
Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only
We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.