Emerald Tree Boa - Striking Green Snake with White Patterns | Wildlife Guide #1747185 (License: Personal Use)

The emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus) is a non-venomous, arboreal snake native to the Amazon Basin, known for its vivid emerald-green dorsal scales and contrasting white dorsal stripe or zigzag pattern. Its large, heat-sensitive labial pits and vertically elliptical pupils aid in nocturnal hunting of birds and small mammals. The snake’s prehensile tail allows it to grip branches securely while it remains motionless for hours, ambushing prey.

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