Description
Jayapura Green Tree Python
At a Glance
| Origin & natural habitat | New Guinea and nearby islands; tropical forest canopy. |
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| Adult size | Around 100160 cm. |
| Lifespan | 1520 years. |
| Activity | Ask the team about the activity pattern of the animal supplied. |
| Social needs | House individually. |
Housing & Setup
Enclosure dimensions below are length depth height.
| Adult housing | At least 120 60 90 cm, increasing length to allow full extension for a larger animal. |
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| Enclosure type | Arboreal enclosure with removable horizontal perches. |
| Temperature | Warm perch around 30C; cool zone 2426C; provide a gentle night drop. |
| Humidity / moisture | Fluctuating around 4070%, with drying between mistings and strong ventilation. |
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 12 weeks and adults every 24 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
Confirm the supplied animals current size and feeding routine, and have its enclosure ready before collection.
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.


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