Characteristics: Emerald tree boa: Green tree python: Size: Up to 6 feet in length, heavier and more muscular. Around 5 feet in length, more slender and less muscular.

The Amethystine python, one of the largest snakes in the world, has left scientists in awe of its jaw dropping tree climbing abilities.Hailing from the lush rainforests of Northern Australia and ...

When I worked as a reptile handler years ago, one of these pythons wrapped around one of my co-workers and it took three of us to free her. It's incredible how heavy and strong they get.

Generally docile, a green tree python can live between 10 and 15 years in captivity, although some have been known to live for 20 years or more. Open Modal.