World’s expensive snakes Green Tree Python (Blue Morph) – $445,800 The Green Tree Python is a striking snake known for its stunning emerald green body with intricate white or yellowish markings.

Green tree python (Morelia viridis) One of the most vibrant snakes, the green tree python can be found in New Guinea, Indonesia, and Australia's Cape York Peninsula.

“Considering its large size, Vasuki was a slow-moving ambush predator that would subdue its prey through constriction,” said Debajit Datta, who is a co-author on the study.

Native only to Australia and Papua New Guinea, the green tree python's biggest danger comes from poachers. Also alarming is the fact that many of these snakes are being snatched from national ...