Green Python Species

There are thousands of snake species throughout the world. In fact, many different species of snakes exist just within the python family. Pythons are defined as large constricting snakes that are most often found in Africa, Asia, Australia and nearby islands to those continents; however, pythons can be found more rarely elsewhere, including the United States. While many pythons are brown in color or multi-colored, some species of pythons are green. These pythons can range from bright green to olive green. Some pythons can even change their coloring.

  1. Green Tree Python

    • Green tree pythons are one of the most visible species of pythons as they feature a skin of bright lime green. However, green tree pythons are not born green. They are actually born yellow, orange or red and do not develop their green skin for six to eight months after birth. These snakes are most commonly found in rainforests in Northeast Australia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Aru Islands. They have a lifespan of more than 20 years.

    Python Reticulatus

    • The Python Reticulatus, also called the regal python, is known for its patterned skin featuring several colors, which sometimes include shades of brown, yellow, tan and olive green. This snake is also one of the longest species of pythons, with lengths up to 33 feet. In addition, the scaly skin of the Python Reticulatus is popular on leather products such as bags and boots. These snakes can be found in countries such as Indonesia.

    Liasis Olivaceus

    • The Liasis Olivaceus, referred to as the olive python, gets its name from its olive green color. These snakes can be either light or dark olive in color and always have white undersides. These pythons are non-venomous and therefore are not dangerous to people. Mostly found in northern and western Australia, these snakes can also be spotted in the United States, especially in mountain ranges and water gorges.

    Apodora

    • The Apodora, also called the Papuan olive python, is a non-venomous snake most often found in New Guinea. These snakes are light olive green in color when young and turn dark olive green as they age. They typically have a slightly lighter olive green underside. Like chameleons, these pythons have the ability to change their color from olive green to shades of black and mustard yellow. The Apodora is one of the smaller species of pythons with adults growing an average of approximately 17 feet.