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Definition of amazon tree boa
amazon tree boa
Plural:amazon tree boas
• noun
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A slender, arboreal, non-venomous constrictor snake (Corallus hortulana) native to South America, particularly the Amazon rainforest, known for its prehensile tail, defensive temperament, and highly variable coloration that ranges from dull brown to bright yellow, orange, or red.
Example
"During the night excursion through the Peruvian rainforest, our guide pointed his flashlight at an Amazon tree boa intricately coiled around a low-hanging branch."
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