Boa Emerald tree Health Information

The Emerald Tree Boa is considered relatively difficult to care for two reasons. The first is that they are a very aggressive snake, and the second is that they have high humidity requirements. The temperature of their cage should be about 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Humidity should be high; between 85% and 100%, which can be accomplished by misting the habitat several times a day, or by using an automated misting system.

Emerald Tree Boas are accustomed to 12 hours a day of light, due to living near the equator. In captivity, they should be exposed to the same. This snake is most active at night.

Breeding
The cycling of temperature, humidity, and lighting is a very important factor in getting the Emerald Tree Boa to reproduce. In other words, an environment closest to their natural environment is best. Temperatures should cycle between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, which should correspond to a change in humidity from 85 to 100%, this change in temperature and humidity should be consistent with the 12 hour lighting cycle. Gravid females should be kept at higher temperatures around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Females should be introduced into the male's habitat for best results. Emerald Tree Boas are live bearers, and will take roughly six to seven months to gestate. Roughly 7 to 14 baby snakes will normally be produced for each breeding. Babies can be red, yellow, or green but are most often red. As they mature they will change to green after roughly nine months. Juveniles should be fed pinky mice, if the babies do not want to eat pinkes try fuzzies.