Amazonian Tree Boa
Corallus hortulanus
Amazonian Tree Boa
Corallus hortulanus
Boidae
Amazon tree boas vary immensely in colouration. They are however a slender snake with a relatively large arrow shaped head. They possess a prehensile tail which they use to grip into trees. Its colour varies with age and locality (as does care), so it can be olive, grey, tan, yellow, orange, red and it may or may not possess dosral stripes/bands.
The tropics of South America.
3-5ft
Up to and occasionally above 20 years
Height is an important factor, a 24x24x24in vivarium is the minimum for an adult
Rainforest like design, lots of perches of varying thicknesses. This foliage (real or fake) will make the snake feel secure. Alot of ventilation is a must.
The diet of the Amazonian Tree Boa should be made up of rodents.
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