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Quick facts
| Scientific name Corallus caninus | Native to South America | Rainforest layer Canopy |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Rodents, small mammals | Size Maximum length 2 metres | Weight 1.5kg |
| Lifespan 15 years | IUCN conservation status Least concern – learn more | CITES Appendix ii Trade restricted – learn more |
- How long do emerald tree boa live in captivity?
- How old do emerald tree boas get?
- How long does a tree boa live?
- Can a emerald tree boa swim?
- Is emerald tree boa endangered?
- Are emerald tree boas fragile?
- How big do emerald tree boas get?
- Are tree boas aggressive?
- Can you handle emerald tree boas?
- Is the emerald tree boa a carnivore?
- Why do emerald tree boas have big teeth?
- Can tree boas change color?
- Do emerald tree boas lay eggs?
How long do emerald tree boa live in captivity?
No one has studied the lifespan of emerald tree boas in the wild. In captivity, however, they generally live around 20 years.
How old do emerald tree boas get?
Emerald tree boas live to between 20 and 30 years of age and reach sexual maturity in captivity between 3 and 4 years. Specifically, males can be bred as early as 3 years of age and 800g body weight; females do better at a minimum of 4 years of age and at least 1,500g body weight.
How long does a tree boa live?
The average emerald tree boa lifespan is 20-30 years long. They usually live in trees in tropical rainforests, but they are also kept in reserves and as pets.
Can a emerald tree boa swim?
Emerald Tree Boas present an interesting contradiction in that although they live around the Amazon River, they don't swim. They are arboreal, which means they are perfectly adapted for life in the trees, and can spend their entire lives above the ground.
Is emerald tree boa endangered?
Conservation Status
The Emerald Tree Boa is not a threatened or endangered species since their population is considerably static in the wild. The IUCN 3.1 has categorized these boas under the 'LC' (Least Concern) species list.
Are emerald tree boas fragile?
Emerald Tree Boas Handle with Care
The tail of emeralds less than 1 year old is also delicate and can be easily damaged, causing a kink. It's recommended, therefore, that handling of any emerald tree boa be kept to a minimum.
How big do emerald tree boas get?
Size: The average length of the Emerald tree boa ranges between four to six feet (1.2-1.8 m) but have been reported to reach lengths of 10 feet (3 m) long. Females are larger than males.
Are tree boas aggressive?
The Amazon tree boa is also known as the Garden tree boa. Amazon tree boas are aggressive and will attack humans without warning, though only adults pose any serious danger to humans as this species is non-venomous.
Can you handle emerald tree boas?
When approached properly, Emerald Tree Boas can be handled for short periods of time. However, in general, it's best to enjoy them from afar. If they are startled or feel threatened, they can bite. If you must remove your snake, do so while it's still coiled on its perch, and move the perch itself.
Is the emerald tree boa a carnivore?
Emerald tree boas are carnivores that eat birds and small mammals, including rats, bats, squirrels, lizards and even monkeys. The young will also eat small reptiles and amphibians. When in captivity, feeding them every two weeks with mice is a sufficient diet. They do not produce any venom.
Why do emerald tree boas have big teeth?
Emerald tree boas have large heat sensors with which they can sense infrared radiation and detect prey. They have a prehensile tail, which they use to secure themselves in a tree, in their distinctive coiled pose. They have sharp teeth, which pierce prey and they will then coil around prey to constrict and kill it.
Can tree boas change color?
Emerald tree boas experience ontogenetic color change, going from red, orange and yellow neonates to green adults. ... Corallus caninus is an arboreal snake. It requires a clean, well-ventilated cage measuring at least 3 feet wide by 3 feet deep by 4 feet tall.
Do emerald tree boas lay eggs?
Emerald tree boas are known as 'live bearing' snakes. This means that they do not lay eggs like many other snake species, but retain the babies internally and then 'give birth'.
