Emerald tree boas are larger and more aggressive, residing in South American rainforests. Green tree pythons are found in New Guinea, Australia, and Indonesia and are less confrontational.

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.

On the downside, there is the potential for the creatures to be sold to someone who doesn't understand the proper care needed, although the cost of a green tree python or emerald tree boa, which ...