Amazon Tree Boa

Amazon Tree Boa Corallus Hortulana

Amazon tree boas are slender snakes, distributing their body weight to make traveling through the trees easy.

ORIGIN:
South America

HABITAT:
Rainforest canopy

HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Length: 5 ft

DIET:
Small mammals, birds and lizards

PREDATORS:
Harpy eagle, saddleback tamarins and humans

NATURAL DEFENSES:
Camouflage and constrict prey

REPRODUCTION:
Live babies are born to female boas

THREATS:
Pet trade and deforestation

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Around 20 yrs in human care