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How do you determine the best perch diameter for a green tree python?

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zookrewe

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What is the best way to determine the diameter of a perch for a green tree python? Right now I have a neonate, only a month or so old.

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Points:	150
Topics:	Caging
Tags:	GTP, Morelia, Perches, Viridis
Species:	Pythons > Morelia > Morelia viridis
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1/7/2013 8:33:05 AM

Sonja K. Reptiles

The answers I got when I asked

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1/7/2013 11:20:54 AM

Steadfast

+1 to DOOMS answer on that one I have a yearling on 1/2 inch PVC now and I have another 3/4 inch piece in the back that it only really goes on when cruising and never peraches on it

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1/7/2013 2:49:03 PM

Fishbone

I agree with Dooms answer there as well. As my two have grown, they have always opted for a perch where their coils just touch underneath it.

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1/7/2013 9:14:33 PM

MegF

Generally you will match the diameter of the animal. Babies perch pretty well on plastic coat hangers...I also use small branches. Then you increase the size as the animal grows.

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1/7/2013 10:29:23 PM

Evenstar

Agree with MegF. But it's always a good idea to offer a variety.

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1/8/2013 7:22:20 AM

Steadfast

soooo pretty much there are not a ton of pictures posted of your GTP but if its still the size as the small picture I would just use a coat hanger and if it is that size I would also consider moving it to a small bin as well..

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2/20/2013 1:44:58 AM

abi21491

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5/23/2013 9:38:39 PM

Cenobite

Hey I just met you. And this is crazy. But award some points. Close this question, maybe?

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