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Explore the green tree python in detail, study its behavior, prepare your shots.
Where to observe and photograph the green tree python in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the green tree python in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the green tree python’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Green tree python
Scientific name: Morelia viridis
IUCN Status: Not Threatened
Family: BOIDAE
Group: Reptiles
Sensitivity to human approach: Suspicious
Minimum approach distance: 10 m
Reproduction period: November to December
Incubation: 180-280 jours
Births: November to December
Habitat:
Tropical rainforests
Activity period :
Mainly active at night, generally discreet during the day.
Identification and 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 – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
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.
From knowledge to field practice
A species profile helps you understand an animal. In the field, the challenge is often different. Remembering your own observations.
The WildlifePhotographer app allows you to:
• record your personal observations
• note locations, dates, and behaviors
• revisit your field references over time
• build a private and long-term field logbook
The app does not provide observation locations.
It helps you organize what you actually observe, with respect for wildlife.