Like most other constrictors it can also drop from a branch above to fall directly on its supper. Green tree pythons can survive in captivity for up to 25 years, in nature 15 years is about normal.

One of the most vibrant snakes, the green tree python can be found in New Guinea, Indonesia, and Australia's Cape York Peninsula. It is non-poisonous and will spend most of its life curled on trees.

Today's Animal of the Day: Green Tree Python Why we love the display: Snakes get a bad rap, but the python's emerald green skin is mesmerising in person, and even more so in lights. Habitat: These ...