Emerald Tree Boa

Corallus caninus

Animal Class: Reptile

Length: About 6 feet

Weight: 3-4 pounds

Lifespan: 15-20 years

Diet: Small mammals, birds, lizards, and frogs.

Habitat: Rainforests of northeastern South America

Description: Emerald tree boas are a non-venomous constrictor species of snake. They’re named for their brilliant green coloring, which helps them to blend into the rainforests. Emerald tree boas are ovoviviparous, which means they have eggs that develop inside the mother but born live. Their young are born an orangey red color and turn green over a year.

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Our Animals: Fern and Willow