One of the biggest snakes in the Americas, the yellow-bellied puffing snake spends much of its time in the trees moving from branch to branch.
ORIGIN:
Central and South America
HABITAT:
Forest canopy and forest floor
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Length: Up to 9 ft
DIET:
Birds, snakes and small mammals
PREDATORS:
Other snakes, small cats and birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Camouflage and inflates throat when threatened
REPRODUCTION:
Females lay eggs, which hatch 84–86 days after incubation
THREATS:
Deforestation
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 15 yrs