Ethical · Conservation · Artisan Breeding

Steiner
Herpetoculture

Carpet Pythons · Green Tree Pythons · Utah

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Morelia spilota cheynei
Morelia viridis
Ethical Breeding
Conservation Focus
Saratoga Springs, Utah
Captive Bred
Locality Animals
Morelia spilota cheynei
Morelia viridis
Ethical Breeding
Conservation Focus
Saratoga Springs, Utah
Captive Bred
Locality Animals

The Story

A lifelong passion for
extraordinary animals

Steiner Herpetoculture was born from a childhood obsession with reptiles that never faded. After years in the hobby, breeding ball pythons, green tree pythons, and other species, we're returning with the knowledge and intention that a serious operation demands.

Every animal we produce is raised with the same obsessive care we'd want for our own collection. We don't cut corners on husbandry, genetics, or the homes our animals go to.

Based in Saratoga Springs, Utah — and driven by a long-term mission toward reptile conservation.

10+
Years in the Hobby
CB
Captive Bred Only
2
Focus Species
∞
Conservation Commitment
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The Collection

Species We Breed

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Available 2026
Jungle Carpet
Python
Morelia spilota cheynei
Among the most striking carpet python subspecies, the jungle carpet is renowned for its vivid black and yellow banding and bold temperament. Native to the rainforests of Queensland, Australia — a species of genuine beauty and character.
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Coming Soon
Green Tree
Python
Morelia viridis
The crown jewel of the python world. Locality green tree pythons represent some of the most sought-after animals in herpetoculture — Sorong, Biak, Aru, Jayapura. CITES Appendix II and a flagship species for our conservation mission.
The hobby exists to serve the animals — not the other way around.
— Our Philosophy

Why It Matters

Built on three pillars

01
Ethical Husbandry
Every animal in our collection receives species-appropriate housing, enrichment, and feeding protocols. We document our husbandry openly and stand behind the health of every animal we produce.
02
Conservation Breeding
Green tree pythons face increasing pressure in the wild from habitat destruction and collection pressure. Responsible captive breeding reduces demand on wild populations. Our long-term goal is a formal nonprofit dedicated to GTP conservation.
03
Community Education
We believe an educated hobby is a better hobby. We share our methods, our mistakes, and our knowledge freely — through content, at expos, and with every customer who takes home one of our animals.

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Waitlist

Our first jungle carpet clutch is expected later this year. Waitlist members get first access to available animals before any public listing — along with updates on our GTP program as it develops.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Animals go to waitlist first.

Get In Touch

Let's talk
animals

Whether you have a question about our animals, want to discuss a future acquisition, or just want to connect with someone who shares the obsession — we want to hear from you.

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info@steinerherpetoculture.com
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Saratoga Springs, Utah
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@steinerherpetoculture