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Definition of emerald tree boa

emerald tree boa

Plural:emerald tree boas
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A non-venomous, highly arboreal species of constrictor snake (Corallus caninus) native to the rainforests of South America, characterized by its striking bright green coloration and characteristic white zigzag markings along its back.

Example

"During the expedition to the Amazon rainforest, the biologists spotted an emerald tree boa tightly coiled around a high branch."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often visually confused with the green tree python due to convergent evolution; both share a striking green color and a distinctive coiled resting posture on branches, but the emerald tree boa is native to South America while the python is native to Australasia.

• Nearby Words

emerald
emerald falls
emerald swift
emerald tree boa
emerge
emergence
emergency

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Emerald tree boa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/emerald-tree-boa
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