Meet the High Blue Green Tree Python, the world's most expensive snake. Its price? A whopping ₹3.8 crore! Let's find out what makes this rare, blue-coloured snake so incredibly special.
A rare snake that shines in blue... its price will blow your mind!
The world is full of strange and rare creatures. While most people are scared of snakes, millionaires and pet lovers are actually competing to own this one. This is the High Blue Green Tree Python, the most expensive snake in the world. According to international market reports, one of these snakes was sold in a private deal for about $445,800, which is over ₹3.8 crore in Indian currency.
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Its specialty is its rare blue colour
Normally, Green Tree Pythons are, well, green, just like their name suggests. But a rare genetic variation reduces the green pigment, giving some snakes a deep blue colour. It is extremely rare for these snakes to be born blue in the wild. Their royal blue body, white stripes, and shiny eyes make them look absolutely stunning.
The main reason this snake costs crores is because breeding it is an extremely difficult job. To create a blue snake, breeders must carefully select bloodlines over many generations. Even if you pair two 'high blue' snakes, there's no guarantee their babies will be blue. This hard work over many years and the low success rate have shot its price up in the international market.
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Collectors' competition... huge demand
Elite reptile collectors from all over the world compete in auctions to get their hands on such rare creatures. If a snake has the perfect colour, the right genes, and proper family tree documents, collectors are willing to pay any price the breeder asks. This massive demand has pushed its price higher than even luxury cars and apartments.
These Green Tree Pythons are naturally found in the dense rainforests of New Guinea, eastern Indonesia, and northern Australia. They are completely non-venomous and spend most of their lives wrapped around tree branches. They are not a threat to humans at all.
Does every snake cost crores?
Not at all. A regular Green Tree Python costs only a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. The ₹3.8 crore price was an all-time record for one very special snake with the rare 'high blue' colour and exceptional genes.
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These are the special features of the High Blue Green Tree Python
Scientific Name: Morelia viridis
Colour: Deep blue
Is it venomous?: No (it's non-venomous)
Habitat: Rainforests of New Guinea, Indonesia, and Australia
Average Length: 4 to 6 feet
Lifespan: 15 to 20 years
Highest Recorded Price: Over ₹3.8 crore ($445,800)
Some people also believe that keeping this snake brings good luck.
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