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NL The Garden Tree Boa is an impressive snake. In the wild, the garden boa hunts birds, lizards, and small mammals. Snakes are often seen as scary, but the Garden Tree Boa is rarely dangerous to humans. In Novo Mundo—the themed area at Hof van Eckberge—you can discover how special this snake is.
General information Garden Tree Boa
Latin name: Corallus hortulanus
The Garden Tree Boais a large, non-venomous constrictor snake found in Central and South America. Its name may sound friendly, but it is a true predator. The snake has a muscular body, a beautifully spotted pattern on its skin, and can grow to over two meters in length. It is called the Garden Tree Boa because it is sometimes seen near villages and gardens. The garden boa is a good climber and swimmer. It hides during the day under leaves or in burrows and usually hunts at night.
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