Emerald Tree Boa
Emerald tree boa is a non-poisonous boa species native to South America. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful snakes in the world. They are primarily arboreal. Females are usually larger than males.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Boidae |
| Subfamily | Boinae |
| Genus | Corallus |
| Scientific Name | Corallus caninus |
| Other Names | Green Tree Boa, Emerald Boa |
| Length | Around 6 ft |
| Weight | At least 40 oz (male) At least 50 oz (female) |
| Color | Ground color is emerald green with a white non-uniform zigzag stripe down the back; belly is yellow |
| Distribution | Northern region of Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Suriname, Guianas |
| Habitat | Tropical rain forests, wetlands |
| Diet | Small mammals, smaller bird species, lizards, frogs |
| Predators | Birds of prey |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season | Between January and May |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | 6 to14 |
| Gestation Period | 6 to 7 months |
| Reproductive Age | 3 to 4 years of age in case of males and 4 to 5 years in case of females |
| Average Lifespan | In Wild: Around 15 years In Captivity: More than 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Evaluated |
Emerald Tree Boa Pictures Gallery
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- Baby Emerald Tree Boa
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- Blue Emerald Tree Boa
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- Corallus Caninus Baby
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- Corallus Caninus
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- Emerald Green Tree Boa
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- Emerald Tree Boa Images
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- Emerald Tree Boas
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- Green Emerald Tree Boa
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- Red Emerald Tree Boa
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- The Emerald Tree Boa
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- Emerald Tree Boa Habitat
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