TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Snake Terms 3
- Chapter One: Understanding Green Tree Pythons 11
- Summary of Green Tree Python Facts 12
- Origin and Distribution 14
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Green Tree Python 17
- Do You Need a License or a Permit? 19
- How Many Green Tree Pythons Should You Keep? 21
- Do Green Tree Pythons Get Along with Other Pets? 22
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Green Tree Python? 23
- What are the Pros and Cons of Green Tree Pythons? 26
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Green Tree Python 29
- Where Can You Buy Green Tree Pythons? 31
- How to Choose a Reputable Green Python Breeder 33
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Green Tree Python 36
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Green Tree Python 39
- The Basics of Reptile Thermoregulation 40
- Green Tree Python Caging 42
- Heating Requirements 44
- Lighting Requirements 45
- Maintaining Humidity 47
- Useful Tools and Devices 47
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Green Tree Python’s Nutritional Needs 49
- Prey Items to Feed Green Tree Pythons 50
- Feeding Fresh vs. Killed Prey 52
- Tips for Feeding Your Green Tree Python 54
- Possible Feeding Problems 56
- Chapter Six: Green Tree Python Husbandry 57
- Cleaning and Disinfecting the Snake Cage and Habitat 57
- Tips for Bathing a Green Tree Python 61
- Chapter Seven: Green Tree Python Handling and Temperament 63
- Green Tree Python Temperament 64
- Tips for Handling Your Green Tree Python 65
- Behavioral Characteristics of the Green Tree Pythons 67
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Green Tree Python 71
- Sexing 72
- Thermal Cycling and Cooling 74
- Introduction and Mating 75
- Ovulation and Pre-Lay Shed 76
- Laying Eggs 77
- Brooding or Incubation 78
- Hatching 80
- Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Green Tree Python Healthy 83
- Respiratory Infections 85
- Rectal Prolapse 86
- Spinal Kinks 87
- Tail-hanging 88
- Necrotic Stomatitis 89
- Parasites 89
- Water Blisters 90
- Green Tree Python Care Sheet 91
- 1.) Basic Green Tree Python Information 92
- 2.) Habitat Requirements 94
- 3.) Nutritional Needs 94
- 4.) Breeding Information 95
- Index 97
- Photo Credits 103
- References 105
