Ruschenberger’s Treeboa, Corallus ruschenbergerii

Ruschenberger’s treeboa, Corallus ruschenbergerii, Asa Wright Nature Centre, Arima Valley, Trinidad. Photo by Bob Thomas.
Another specimen at Asa Wright Nature Centre, Trinidad, moving about at night. Photo by Bob Thomas.

Somewhat common in Trinidad, these attractive tan snakes are arboreal, reach 2.5 m in length, and are often most active nocturnally. Their eyes shine red in lightshine.

Leave a comment