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Corallus
''Corallus'', the neotropical tree boas, are a genus of Boidae, boas found in Central America, South America and the West Indies. Nine extant species are recognized . Description All members of this genus are long, slightly flattened laterally and have thin bodies with large heads. They typically have relatively large eyes, although this is less pronounced in the larger species, such as the emerald tree boa, ''Corallus caninus''. The anterior teeth are highly elongated, often being several times the length one would expect for snakes of their size. These are used for penetrating layers of feathers to get a firm grip on birds, their primary prey. All members of the genus are nocturnal and have large numbers of very pronounced thermoreceptive pits are located between the labial scales. Distribution and habitat Species in the genus ''Corallus'' are found in Central America, South America and the West Indies. In Central America they occur in Honduras, eastern Guatemala through Nicar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corallus Hortulanus
''Corallus hortulana'', commonly known as the Amazon tree boa, macabrel, common tree boa, and garden tree boa,Mehrtens JM. 1987. Living Snakes of the World in Color. New York: Sterling Publishers. 480 pp. . is a boa species found in South America. No subspecies are currently recognized. Like all boas it is a non-venomous species. Description Adults grow to an average of 5 and 6.5 feet (1.5–2 m) in length.Burnie D, Wilson DE. 2001. Animal. Dorling Kindersley. 624 pp. . This species exhibits an immense variety of colors and patterns. The basic color can be anywhere from black, brown, or gray, to any shade of red, orange, yellow, or many colors in between. Some are totally patternless, while others may be speckled, banded, or saddled with rhomboid or chevron shapes. Some reds will have yellow patterns, some yellows red or orange patterns. Generally, there are two color 'phases' that are genetically inherited, but are not ontogenic as with the emerald tree boa (''C. caninus'') an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
