Emerald Tree Boa

• Found in the rainforests of northern South America
• They are solitary and they spend their life among the branches of trees, only descending to the ground to move between them
• Emerald Tree Boas are very similar to the green tree python. They are bright green in color with a yellow colored underside. Emerald Tree Boas have an irregular white zigzag stripe along their back while green tree pythons have white spots along their back
• Have strong prehensile tails which allow them to move around the branches of trees
• The young snakes are brick-red, orange, bright red or yellow in color and they change to their characteristic green after a year
• Have a life expectancy of approximately 20 years

Difference between green tree python and emerald tree boa

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