Amazon Tree Boas, scientifically known as Corallus hortulanus, are highly adaptable and widespread arboreal snakes found throughout the Amazon Basin and other parts of South America. These snakes are celebrated for their incredible variety of colors and patterns, ranging from vivid oranges and reds to more subdued browns and grays, making each individual snake visually unique. This diversity in appearance not only makes them a popular choice among reptile enthusiasts but also serves a practical purpose in their natural habitat, providing camouflage among the diverse foliage and environments they inhabit. Amazon Tree Boas are slender and have a prehensile tail, which is perfectly suited for their life in the trees, allowing them to navigate and balance among branches with ease.

Amazon Tree Boas exhibit a fascinating hunting technique; they are primarily nocturnal and utilize an ambush strategy to capture prey. With the aid of heat-sensing pits located along their jaw, they can detect and strike at warm-blooded prey in complete darkness, grabbing hold with their sharp, recurved teeth. They primarily feed on birds and small mammals, often waiting patiently for long periods before a suitable meal comes within range. Reproductively, Amazon Tree Boas are ovoviviparous, meaning they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. This reproductive strategy is particularly advantageous in the dense rainforest canopy, where eggs would be vulnerable to predation and environmental fluctuations. A single litter can contain anywhere from 4 to 14 young, which are born fully independent and capable of climbing and hunting immediately, showcasing the remarkable self-sufficiency of this species from birth.