In the resting position, the prehensile tail grasps a branch, and the coils of the body, which are balanced on either side of the tail, help hold it on the branch. This is neat way to climb trees.

Habitat
Trees and shrubs adjacent to water, swamps and marshes and in rain forests. 

Diet
Zoo: Rodents - I'm glad I am not a snake!
Wild: Birds, lizards, and small mammals

Description
The Emerald Tree Boa is the most beautiful snake in the world. It has a brilliant green coloration with whitish or yellowish crossbands on the middle of the back that serve as camouflage in its natural habitat. The young are brick red, yellow, reddish-orange, or greenish, patterned with white. Green flecks appear as they grow. Since it feeds primarily on birds, it possesses long teeth which enables it to hold onto its prey. Long fangs are much better than claws to hold prey.

Distribution
Amazon basin, Peru, Ecuador, East Brazil, Bolivia, and Guianas

Reproduction
Boas are ovoviviparous. Mating occurs from December through March. After a gestation period of 180 to 220 days, one to 15 live young are born. Stillbirths are fairly frequent. The neonates are 16 to 18.5 inches long.

Scientific Name
Corallus caninus

Conservation
Unknown, but are threatened since virtually all rainforest habitat is vulnerable. I think all animals should be on the endangered list.