Help in identifying this species

chin · 01-07-13, 06:58 AM

Dear enthusiasts,

I have been keeping herps for some time now and have always marveled at the beauty of a GTP. I finally got my hands on one and need your help in identifying it.

I am now based in a country where language seems to be a problem. I was told by the breeder that its a "super sulewati" (hmmmm.....)

Calihusker · 01-07-13, 07:15 AM

I've never heard of a "super sulewati"

Lankyrob · 01-07-13, 07:26 AM

Sulawesi is an island that some snakes come from, i have heard it referenced for aggressive retics but no idea if GTP's come from there or not

chin · 01-07-13, 08:24 AM

This guy isn't any bit feisty =)

Corey209 · 01-07-13, 09:23 AM

http://www.seh-herpetology.org/files...035_DeLang.pdf

Found this and from what it says there's no GTPs from there. Doesn't mean it's correct though.

Zoo Nanny · 01-07-13, 11:08 AM

They are located on Sulawesi per the IUCN Red List
Morelia viridis (Green Python, Green Tree Python)

chin · 01-08-13, 10:05 AM

I saw:

Range Description: This species is distributed throughout mainland New Guinea, its offshore islands, and in eastern Indonesia (Aru Islands, Salawati, Missol, Cenderrawasih Bay Islands and Papua) (Iskandar and Colijn 2001). This species is also found in the northeast Cape York Peninsula of Australia. It is found between sea level and an altitude of 2,000 m above sea level.

Could be the one. Now, where does the "super" come in? lol

Edmond Y · 01-09-13, 08:02 PM

This green tree is now changing his colour, please keep us update how he is doing. It will take another whole months to complete.

Edmond

chin · 01-11-13, 08:31 AM

THe photos attached were taken about 2 days after it shed..

**lady_bug87** · 01-11-13, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Edmond Y

This green tree is now changing his colour, please keep us update how he is doing. It will take another whole months to complete.

Edmond

I think that depends on the locality. My sorongx jade line went from yellow to green in 2 weeks

chin · 01-14-13, 08:04 AM

it has problems feeding after its shed. I have got no choice but to have it assist fed =(

**lady_bug87** · 01-14-13, 08:31 AM

I'm not sure if I missed it or not but why assist feed? Some neonates can go on hunger strikes that last weeks without ill effects on the animal.

Before assist feeding I would ensure your husbandry is correct and that the animal is not being stressed by multiple feed attempts (one every 7+ days is fine) and obviously not being handled.

Please note that assist feeding and force feeding is extremely hard on the animal and could cause more problems.

Has the animal started to lose weight?

Lankyrob · 01-14-13, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chin

it has problems feeding after its shed. I have got no choice but to have it assist fed =(

How long has it not fed for?? Assist feeding should be one of the LAST steps

Edmond Y · 01-14-13, 08:47 PM

Any snake will stop eating if he don't feel comfortable or save. temp, light and humdity rule green tree hobby. leave it alone for any two weeks and feed him at night. make sure you dim the light first.

Edmond

**lady_bug87** · 01-14-13, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edmond Y

Any snake will stop eating if he don't feel comfortable or save. temp, light and humdity rule green tree hobby. leave it alone for any two weeks and feed him at night. make sure you dim the light first.

Edmond

^^^absolutely

I agree with this completely. I got my gtp about a month after it hatched and though it took patience I got her started well and she has not missed a meal since.

I would really hope you take all of this into consideration when you are deciding whether to assist feed since it really should be the last resort