Yellow Amazon Tree Boa
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Please note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.
Yellow Amazon Tree Boa (Corallus hortulanus) Care Sheet
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
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| Common Name | Yellow Amazon Tree Boa |
| Scientific Name | Corallus hortulanus |
| Origin | Amazon Basin, South America |
| Adult Size | 150–200 cm |
| Lifespan | 15–20 years in captivity |
| Activity | Nocturnal, arboreal predator |
Behavior
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Arboreal and nocturnal; spends most of the day resting on branches.
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Can be defensive and may bite if stressed; generally not aggressive if handled properly.
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Excellent climber; uses prehensile tail to stabilize on branches.
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Alert and intelligent; prefers vertical space and complex environment.
Enclosure Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 150 liters vertical enclosure for an adult
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Substrate: Coconut fiber, orchid bark, or cypress mulch; retains humidity
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Decor: Branches, vines, and foliage for climbing and hiding
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Humidity: 70–80%
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Temperature:
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Basking / warm spot: 28–30°C
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Ambient: 24–26°C
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Night: 22–24°C
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Lighting: Indirect light; low to moderate; UVB optional
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Ventilation: Good airflow; prevent stagnant, damp areas
Compatibility
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Best housed singly; highly territorial and arboreal.
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Avoid cohabiting with other snakes or reptiles.
Diet
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Carnivorous; feeds on appropriately sized rodents:
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Mice or rats (frozen-thawed preferred)
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Juveniles: feed every 5–7 days
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Adults: feed every 10–14 days
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Provide a shallow water dish for drinking and soaking
Care Tips
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Provide vertical climbing structures and secure perches.
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Maintain consistent humidity and temperature to prevent dehydration or shedding issues.
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Spot-clean regularly; remove feces and shed skin.
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Handle gently and minimally to reduce stress.
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Monitor for signs of refusal to eat, dehydration, or respiratory issues.
Breeding
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Ovoviviparous; females give birth to live young, typically 6–20 per litter.
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Neonates are independent and require appropriately sized prey.
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Breeding requires stable temperature, humidity, and healthy adult snakes.
Visual Quick Guide
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🏠 Enclosure: ≥150 L vertical, climbing branches, foliage, hides
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🌡️ Temp: Basking 28–30°C / Ambient 24–26°C / Night 22–24°C
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💧 Humidity: 70–80%
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🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (appropriately sized rodents)
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🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, arboreal
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⚠️ Stress: Provide climbing structures, hides, and maintain stable environment
Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.
