How to Hold a Juvenile Green Tree Python

Green tree pythons are one of the most beautiful species of snakes, with vivid, unique colors that change as they mature to adulthood. They can be fascinating pets, but like any other snake, handling them can be tricky and dangerous if you don't understand the animal and follow proper procedures. This is especially true with juvenile green tree pythons, because they are usually less tolerant to handling than their adult counterparts. However, staying calm and using a few tricks will facilitate safe handling and enable you to hold your pet snake without personal injury or undue stress on the snake.

Things You'll Need

  • Soap
  • Water
  • Towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure that they are completely dry. Next, gently support the snake´s lower coils, in order to start moving it out of its cage. This will allow the snake to slowly move towards your arm and prevent it from becoming aggressive.

    • 2

      Hold the snake with both hands and support its body in a horizontal position. Once out of its cage, the snake should calmly perch over your hands.

    • 3

      Move your hands slowly under the snake, allowing it to move without firm restraint. It's important to remain calm at all times, because green tree pythons will sometimes aggressively respond to perceived anxiety. .

    • 4

      Hold the snake gently and limit your movements. Your green tree python must feel like it is simply resting on a natural branch or rocky perch, rather than being handled by a potential predator.

    • 5

      Place your snake back in its cage after a few minutes. These snakes can only tolerate handling for short periods of time before they invariably become unsettled and potentially dangerous.