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The '''Amazon tree boa''', ''Corallus hortulanus'', is a close relative of the [[Emerald tree boa]] (Corallus caninus), and has been known to [[hybridize]] with them in captivity. They are found throughout South America, typically in regions below 300 meters. Amazon tree boas generally have two color 'phases', which are genetically inherited, but are not [[ontogenic]] as with the Emerald Tree Boa and the [[Green Tree Python]] (Morelia viridis). The 'garden phase' refers to boas with drab coloration, mostly brown or olive, with varied patterning, while the 'colored phase' refers to animals with combinations of red, orange, and yellow coloring. Some aberrant patterning has been observed, such as lateral striping and calico-type patterning, which is especially common in ''C. hortulanus'' x ''C. caninus'' hybrids.
The '''Amazon tree boa''', ''Corallus hortulanus'', is a close relative of the [[Emerald tree boa]] (Corallus caninus), and has been known to [[hybridize]] with them in captivity. They are found throughout South America, typically in regions below 300 meters. Amazon tree boas generally have two color 'phases', which are genetically inherited, but are not [[ontogenic]] as with the Emerald Tree Boa and the [[Green Tree Python]] (Morelia viridis). The 'garden phase' refers to boas with drab coloration, mostly brown or olive, with varied patterning, while the 'colored phase' refers to animals with combinations of red, orange, and yellow coloring. Some aberrant patterning has been observed, such as lateral striping and calico-type patterning, which is especially common in ''C. hortulanus'' x ''C. caninus'' hybrids.

These animals are sometimes kept as pets by enthusiasts, but they have very specific requirements and are a look only animal as they will bite you as soon as your hand gets in distance. I promise! They are best left to experienced herpetologists.


[[image:Corallushortulanus.GIF|thumb|right|250px|juvenile]]
[[image:Corallushortulanus.GIF|thumb|right|250px|juvenile]]

Revision as of 20:08, 6 January 2007

Amazon tree boa
Amazon Tree Boa adult, Corallus hortulanus
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C. hortulanus
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Corallus hortulanus
(Linnaeus, 1758)

The Amazon tree boa, Corallus hortulanus, is a close relative of the Emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus), and has been known to hybridize with them in captivity. They are found throughout South America, typically in regions below 300 meters. Amazon tree boas generally have two color 'phases', which are genetically inherited, but are not ontogenic as with the Emerald Tree Boa and the Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis). The 'garden phase' refers to boas with drab coloration, mostly brown or olive, with varied patterning, while the 'colored phase' refers to animals with combinations of red, orange, and yellow coloring. Some aberrant patterning has been observed, such as lateral striping and calico-type patterning, which is especially common in C. hortulanus x C. caninus hybrids.

These animals are sometimes kept as pets by enthusiasts, but they have very specific requirements and are a look only animal as they will bite you as soon as your hand gets in distance. I promise! They are best left to experienced herpetologists.

juvenile

Sources

  • Mattison, Chris (1999). Snake. DK Publishing. ISBN 0-7894-4660-X.

they can squeeze the crap out of u

See also

Hagetreboa