Boidae
Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa
HarmlessCorallus blombergi
The Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa (Corallus blombergi) is a non-venomous snake in the Boidae family, recorded in 2 countries.
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About the Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa
Corallus blombergi, the Ecuadorian annulated tree boa, is a boa species found in Pacific Ecuador.
Description
Medium-sized, not much is known about its natural history.
Diet
C. blombergi eats birds, rodents and bats (such as Carollia castanea).
Taxonomy
Regarded as a full species, C. blombergi, by some experts, primarily due to its significantly different bone morphology, color and scalation.
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Frequently asked: Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa
- Is the Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa venomous?
- No. The Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa (Corallus blombergi) is non-venomous and is not considered dangerous to humans. Like most snakes, it will retreat rather than bite when given the chance.
- Is the Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa dangerous?
- The Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa live?
- The Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa has verified records in 2 countries, including Ecuador, Colombia. See the distribution section below for its full range.
- What does the Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa eat?
- C. blombergi eats birds, rodents and bats (such as Carollia castanea).
Where it is found
More Boidae snakes
Classification
How scientists group this snake, from the broadest category down to the exact species. Each step narrows to its closest relatives.
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Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.