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Construction is ongoing along key routes to the Zoo this spring. Before you head out, check MI Drive for current conditions and consider an alternate route if needed.

Green Tree Python

(Morelia viridis)

As the name suggests, green tree pythons are green in color, with broken vertebral stripes that are white or dull yellow. At the Detroit Zoo, these reptiles can be found inside the Holden Reptile Conservation Center.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Holden Reptile Conservation Center

Class: Reptiles

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: Max of 5 feet

Weight: 1.5 to 3 pounds

Median life expectancy: 15 years

Diet: Small mammals, reptiles and birds