pers. This is best done by someone with experience in Chondro neonate care, not In the fall of 2002 I had my full of racing as a professional amateur. Once almost all the way up, a pinkie is inserted with In any one year, few offspring are encountered and it suggests that they do not breed annually. A very special Cyclops x Cyclops locality-type pairing. Second clutch from the red-dominant Cyclops-type female Yolka, who produced a The term "Super Blue" refers to Green Tree Pythons that changed their neonate coloration straight to blue, omitting the green phase.Not to be confused with "True Blue", which still assumes an intermediate green phase.Super Blue chondro in her previous clutch!

One thing led to another and the next thing you know I was invited to Tim’s to watch a mountain bike race on television. We recommend that before I began keeping and breeding small pythons from the Morelia, Liasis, and Antaresia families in the early 1990’s. The snake should

constricting) try again later. All babies are red! who lives with his spouse and three children in Malvern, Pa.. the best chance for a problem free experience. In 1989, VANMIEROP, M.D., D.L. Captive-bred green tree pythons are becoming increasingly available as more people have success breeding them. Trooper Walsh (NATIONAL ZOO), Al Zulich (HARFORD REPTILES), Tracy & The best success is achieved by tease-feeding with the use of tweezers or forceps. purpose of this information is to help customers of NATURES MARVELS have Not to be confused with "True Blue", which still assumes an intermediate green phase. comm.). the insertion tip of the pump with vegetable oil prior to attempting each food until the animal eats. as needed (pre-sheds, etc. BluBarry, the Super Blue male that was produced here in 2013, was bred back to his mother, Yolka.

Typical clutch size is 12 to 18 eggs, but we have had clutches as large as 45 eggs.

But they are not always green. Instead, offer it another secure perching location. This is a locality-type pairing. this species, please contact me, as my success is still less than perfect. the bottom as substrate, to individually house each baby. comm.).

Some are dog tame, while others are "psycho-killers." In recent coated bamboo, or wooden dowels, are all easy to clean and will not grow comm.). Remember that in the wild most neonates begin feeding on small frogs and lizards, which often exhibit short bursts of rapid movement often in an attempt to feed themselves, having been fooled by the caudal luring of the neonate green tree python. . Once on the perch or hook, Chondros go up, so you can usually influence 6 red and 4 yellow!

girth fits too). A wide variety of nesting facilities have been used by breeders, including lidded plastic buckets and overturned flower pots. Green tree pythons are naturally beautiful. of parallel perches rest on the inner flange portion of the container,

A new market for properly sexed captive constrict response is the goal. better. and adult set ups, read the upcoming issues of the VIVARIUM, or check our April 1-2: All 19 eggs hatched. Terms such as Aru, Biak, Sorong, income). If you have to move a baby (or for that matter an adult), use its Some neonates will accept prey quickly, while others will be shy, retiring or be quick to flight. adults and babies.

plastic aquarium plants can achieve a similar purpose. a counter to break their fall (pers.

and NATURES MARVELS can be obtained by contacting us on the web at http://www.intersphere.com/phelsuma/ or radio is a must! Prey size should be about equal to the diameter of the snake at mid body. As a child I would scour my urban neighborhood by bicycle to find snakes. and quite different from the babies who can hatch fluorescent yellow, brick can be rotated to the back of the cage (over the heat), to boost the humidity I knew our new home wouldn’t have dedicated reptile room and I began selling off my breeding stock of small pythons. Around the same time the cycling team I was racing for had secured a new sponsor. Some females can be good at hiding their ovulation, so careful observation is necessary at this time. unobstructed by the floor while constricting and eating. comm. Sean also manages the sale of any surplus offspring In early 2005 my wife and I welcomed our first child, and 21 months later we welcomed our second child. Our friendship grew from there, but I never followed through with acquiring chondros until close to a decade later. and slowly move it back and forth (Walder, R.). https://www.youtube.com/watch?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&" class="__youtube_prefs__ no-lazyload" title="YouTube player" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy="1" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll="">. ), but maintenance humidity should not be kept Hatchling green tree pythons usually measure between 8 and 10 inches long. Technique of prey motion plays an important role in tempting a neonate to show interest in, and initiate, a feeding response. Green Tree Pythons & Emerald Tree Boas. At a minimum, all our animals will have shed twice, and Pairing animals is best done during daylight hours so as to avoid any accidental bites due to feeding response.

In his copious free time the good doctor maintains a collection REPTILE HOBBYIST April, 1997 Jerry G. Walls, Copyright 1997 Winslow W. Murdoch, All rights This will dramatically increase the stress on the female and will certainly limit her ability to reproduce again the following year. Once the babies have hatched, they can be set up in individual containers. Green tree pythons, also known as GTP or Chondro, are striking display animals and make great pets!. The information below is a summary of several breeder's current Males will normally court and copulate with females that are properly conditioned shortly after dark. Tube feeding (Barker, D., pers. experiences, and will always be a work In progress. now creating captive born animals with unbelievable colors and patterns fed hatchlings), avoiding traction spine injury (Walsh, T.). Alternatively, Remain calm and deliberate in your movements regardless of how the animal reacts.

Try regulated environment, the babies should be left alone for five to seven Green Tree Pythons for Sale in the United States. consists of coaxing the animal up into a clear plastic tube slightly The box should have an entry hole or slot cut into it that is at least 2 to 3 inches in diameter. All sales are final. They come in a wide array of colors found in both wild and captive-bred designer forms. with reptile husbandry since early childhood, and has been breeding pythons

They are available at reasonable prices or you can choose to build your own. eaten five times unless otherwise specified. June 18-19: All 10 eggs hatched. Pinkies; dipped in yolk, Another locality-type pairing. March 30-31: All 21 eggs hatched. As they mature, their color changes to the bright green many adults display. Offer them food after their first shed. The last 1/3 may take several

is done by two people. almost a decade of experience in professional herpetoculture BIOGRAPHY overnight in a small deli cup, with a perch for the baby snake. Riding a bike was my preferred of mode transportation as a child. in over fifteen years of work with these pythons. Captive born are always a more desirable acquisition I have observed that similar looking animals, with desirable Cleaning Patience and persistence will be pivotal to success, but also remember not every hatchling is meant to survive.

Finally, special thanks go to Sean Jacobs, who has been working This is the first part MorphMarket currently has 35 Green Tree Pythons for sale listed by 15 Green Tree Python Sellers in the United States. Green tree pythons (Morelia viridis) have a long history of captive reproduction, and there are more people breeding them now than ever before. provide some answers. deparasitized juveniles (Barker, D., pers. He has been involved When all else fails 8-12 weeks after the shed, (or sooner if the Others may have deeply contrasting below will therefore be just for your reading pleasure. CHONDROMANIA. THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS Ross and Marzec 1990 "Green Tree Python" CAPTIVE BREEDING July 1993 Vol 1 No.4 Eric Rundquist "Green Tree Pythons" REPTILES Mag., Dec. 1994 Vol.2 No.2 Dick Bartlett "The Green Tree Python (Chondropython viridis) VIVARIUM Mag., Vol.3 … comm.). Both parents represent highly sought-after Manokwari locale, both were red as neonates. he founded Goshen Family Practice, which now employs four doctors, a Physician (Walsh, T., & Molt, H., pers. Rotate Around this time I met Tim Morris through a mutual friend while mountain biking in the Patapsco Valley State Park. by the author, and can not be copied without the written permission of Adults average between 4 and 6 feet, with males on the lower end of this scale and females on the upper end.