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Also known as: Corallus
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Tree boas are a type of nonvenomous constricting snake belonging to the family Boidae. They are arboreal, meaning they live in trees, and are found in tropical American genera such as Boa and Epicrates. These snakes are known for being bird-eaters and can range in size, with some species reaching over 4 meters (13 feet) in length, like the green anaconda.12

An example is the emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus), which is green with a white dorsal stripe and yellow undersides. Tree boas often have heat-sensing organs in their lips to help them locate prey, which typically includes mammals and birds, captured through a bite-and-constrict method.1

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