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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

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