Amazon tree boa
A species of Neotropical tree boas, Also known as Cook's tree boa, Garden tree boa Scientific name : Corallus hortulanus Genus : Neotropical tree boas
Amazon tree boa, A species of Neotropical tree boas
Also known as:
Cook's tree boa, Garden tree boa
Scientific name: Corallus hortulanus
Genus: Neotropical tree boas
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Description General Info
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Description
Adults grow to an average of 5 and 6.5 feet (1.5–2 m) in length. This species exhibits an immense variety of colors and patterns. The basic color can be anywhere from black, brown, or gray, to any shade of red, orange, yellow, or many colors in between. Some are totally patternless, while others may be speckled, banded, or saddled with rhomboid or chevron shapes. Some reds will have yellow patterns, some yellows red or orange patterns. Generally, there are two color 'phases' that are genetically inherited, but are not ontogenic as with the emerald tree boa,C. caninus and the green tree python, Morelia viridis. The 'garden phase' refers to boas with drab coloration, mostly brown or olive, with varied patterning, while the 'colored phase' refers to animals with combinations of red, orange, and yellow coloring. 
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Amazon tree boa predominantly feeds on small vertebrates, including birds and mammals, especially rodents. It waits patiently, ambushing prey from tree branches, highlighting its arboreal hunting nature.
Appearance
Amazon tree boa are medium-sized snakes with slender, elongated bodies. They sport beautiful, vibrant skin with complex, geometric variations ranging from tan to orange, red, and green. Mature individuals often have black or dark brown marbling or reticulated patterns, which provide excellent camouflage in the wild. Unlike some other snake species, there are no significant visual differences between the sexes or age groups.
Behavior
Amazon tree boa is a nocturnal, arboreal species known for its ambush predation. It uses heat sensing pits to locate prey and remains dormant until an opportune moment arises. This solitary species shows very little territoriality except during breeding periods. Amazon tree boa's exquisite camouflaging ability aids in capturing prey and evading predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Boas Genus
Neotropical tree boas Species
Amazon tree boa 
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