Are we losing pure Green Tree Pythons?

Are pure locality Green Tree Pythons disappearing from the reptile hobby? In this episode of DM Exotics, we take a serious look at the future of locality-specific Green Tree Pythons, selective breeding and designer crosses in modern reptile keeping. From Biak, Aru, Sorong, Jayapura, Merauke, Wamena, Manokwari, Cyclops and other famous localities, Green Tree Pythons have become some of the most recognizable arboreal snakes in the world. But as cross-breeding and mixed bloodlines become increasingly common, many keepers are asking an important question: Are we slowly losing pure Green Tree Pythons? This video explores locality purity, bloodline preservation, captive breeding trends and the growing debate within the Green Tree Python community. We also discuss how the reptile industry has changed over the years, why locality data matters, and the challenges of maintaining authentic lines in captivity. Whether you’re a long-time Green Tree Python keeper, reptile breeder, snake enthusiast, or someone interested in rare exotic reptiles, this video dives deep into one of the biggest conversations happening in the hobby today. DM Exotics has spent decades working with rare reptiles, importing and breeding some of the world’s most unique snakes from Southeast Asia and beyond. This is a real-world discussion from inside the reptile industry. Subscribe for more: Rare snakes Green Tree Pythons Locality reptiles Reptile breeding Exotic reptile imports Snake room tours Indonesia reptile farm content Reptile industry discussions #GreenTreePython #MoreliaViridis #Reptiles #Snakes #DMExotics 🌐 NEW REFERENCE WEBSITE https://beautyratsnakes.com/ 🔥 JOIN THE DM EXOTICS COMMUNITY: 🐍 Patreon:   / dmexotics   🎥 Get early access, discounts, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive facility content — plus private Q&A sessions and import previews. 📸 Instagram:   / dm_exotics   Updates from our USA, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia facilities plus field expeditions across Southeast Asia. 🌍 Facebook:   / dmexotics   Community discussions, show announcements, and international reptile updates. 👕 Official Merch: https://dmexotics.creator-spring.com Support us with exclusive shirts, stickers, and anniversary drops. 📹 YouTube Shorts & Extra Clips:    / @dmexotics   Watch our most intense moments — snake strikes, behind-the-scenes looks, and previews of upcoming projects. 🧬 Website: https://www.DMExotics.com Learn more about our breeding projects, facility info, and upcoming availability. NOTE: We have turned on Super Thanks...if you enjoy our content and appreciate the tremendous amount of time, work and money invested in a project such as this, please consider helping us out. Website: https://www.dmexotics.com Instagram: dm_exotics Facebook: DM Exotics Twitter: @DanMulleary​ Email: [email protected] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OTHER CHANNEL DMExplore: / @dmexplore Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy something on my recommendation. Purchasing via an affiliate link doesn’t cost you any extra, and I only recommend products and services I trust. Like the music, click here for your free trial: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... HEADLAMPS WE USE: -Fenix HP30R https://amzn.to/3h2qOB0 -Fenix HL60R https://amzn.to/3sW8snH -Fenix HP35R https://amzn.to/3UHDQEM BOOK LINKS: A Guide to the Snakes of Papua New Guinea https://amzn.to/3JrsC0x Snakes of Sulawesi https://amzn.to/3zVr3EQ The Snakes of the Moluccas https://amzn.to/3d9aSLr The Pythons of Asia https://amzn.to/3OXRzSn NEW The Herpetofauna of Panay Island, PI https://amzn.to/3QzN16p 0:00 Intro 0:32 Merauke locality Green Tree Pythons 5:25 Cyclops Mtn. Green Tree Python 6:21 Manokwari Green Tree Python 10:23 Cyclops Mtn. Green Tree Python 11:03 "Designer" Green Tree Pythons 11:53 Preserving Locality Green Tree Pythons 12:16 Outro-Subscribe for more