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Common name: Emerald Tree Boa
Scientific name: Corallus caninus
Size: 4-6 feet
Emerald Tree Boas can be found in rainforests thoughout much of the Amazon Basin andGuyanas. They usually inhabit wet,
lowland rainforests but can also be found in the forest's canopy and understory. This snake has excellent camoflague, often
draping itself across a branch. Juvenille Corallus caninus are red, but begin to change into a brilliant green color at 6 months of
age. Like most boas, the Corallus caninus have spurs along either side of the cloaca which is a primitive feature among
snakes. Corallus caninus tend to be nocturnal animals, being that they are more active during the twilight hours.
The main predator of the Emerald Tree Boa are large birds of prey. Their diets consist of small mammals and small birds. The
Corallus caninus, like most boas, kill it's prey through constriction. The population of this snake, presently, is stable. They are
fairly common in the Amazon Rainforest and though they are not an endangered species they are PROTECTED under
C.I.T.E.S.