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Emerald Tree Boa

Emerald Tree Boa

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 Scientific Name:
  • Corallus caninus
 Description:
  •  Typically with the colour of emerald green colour and zigzag strips with white colour shade between the strips
  •  Yellowish skin underneath
  •  Juveniles are normally orange or yellow in colours with inconsistant marking
  •  Look similiar to Green Tree Boas
  •  They are nocturnal animal, and hunting at night by waiting it's prey approching them. 
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 Distribution:
  •  The snakes are found in South America countries such as Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Guyana and Suriname
 Breeding:
  •  Gestation is about 5 to 6 months
 Nesting:
  •  2 to 15 live baby boas
 Size:
  •  Average size is about 1.8 meters
  •  Certain snakes can grow up to 2.7 meters
 Life Span:
  •  15 to 20 years
 Diet:
  •  Carnivore
  •  In nature, the preys are small mammals, lizards, frogs or birds
  •  In captivity, these snakes should be fed with small rat or mouse
  •  Large size of food fed may result in regurgitation
  •  Feeding frequency is approximately 18 to 22 days
 Habitat:
  • Found mostly in Brazil, Guyana and Suriname
  •  Emerald tree boas that found near the end of Peru are normally darker in colours
  •  Live near large swamps or marshes or rivers in the rainforests of South America.
  •  Temperature and humidity are important for it's digestion and metabolism
  •  Temperature should not be above 32 C and below 21 C in 5 days after feeding
  •  Ideal humidity is about 85%
 Common Disease:
  •  Impaction and regurgitation result from improper temperature control after feeding

 

 
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