Yellow Amazon Tree Boa (Corallus hortulanus) Care Sheet

Quick Facts

Attribute	Details
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

• Arboreal and nocturnal; spends most of the day resting on branches.

• Can be defensive and may bite if stressed; generally not aggressive if handled properly.

• Excellent climber; uses prehensile tail to stabilize on branches.

• Alert and intelligent; prefers vertical space and complex environment.

Enclosure Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 150 liters vertical enclosure for an adult

• Substrate: Coconut fiber, orchid bark, or cypress mulch; retains humidity

• Decor: Branches, vines, and foliage for climbing and hiding

• Humidity: 70–80%

• Temperature:

  • Basking / warm spot: 28–30°C

  • Ambient: 24–26°C

  • Night: 22–24°C

• Lighting: Indirect light; low to moderate; UVB optional

• Ventilation: Good airflow; prevent stagnant, damp areas

Compatibility

• Best housed singly; highly territorial and arboreal.

• Avoid cohabiting with other snakes or reptiles.

Diet

• Carnivorous; feeds on appropriately sized rodents:

  • Mice or rats (frozen-thawed preferred)

• Juveniles: feed every 5–7 days

• Adults: feed every 10–14 days

• Provide a shallow water dish for drinking and soaking

Care Tips

• Provide vertical climbing structures and secure perches.

• Maintain consistent humidity and temperature to prevent dehydration or shedding issues.

• Spot-clean regularly; remove feces and shed skin.

• Handle gently and minimally to reduce stress.

• Monitor for signs of refusal to eat, dehydration, or respiratory issues.

Breeding

• Ovoviviparous; females give birth to live young, typically 6–20 per litter.

• Neonates are independent and require appropriately sized prey.

• Breeding requires stable temperature, humidity, and healthy adult snakes.

Visual Quick Guide

• 🏠 Enclosure: ≥150 L vertical, climbing branches, foliage, hides

• 🌡️ Temp: Basking 28–30°C / Ambient 24–26°C / Night 22–24°C

• 💧 Humidity: 70–80%

• 🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (appropriately sized rodents)

• 🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, arboreal

• ⚠️ Stress: Provide climbing structures, hides, and maintain stable environment

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