Corallus hortulanus (Garden treeboa) 

Origin: Amazon, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia
Length: Up to 1.5 meters
Lifespan: Up to 20 years
They can be found in brown, yellow, and gray with a dark, mottled pattern.

Care
Experience: Experienced snake keeper
Food: Live or dead prey. The main prey items are mice and rats.
Feeding adults: every 14 days.
Feeding young: Every 7 days
Water dish: Yes
Water changes: 3 times a week
Food
Slender tree boas are true opportunistic hunters and may eat more often than necessary. Adults are perfectly capable of devouring a full-grown rat. With young snakes, it's better to offer something smaller. The rule is: the prey should be approximately the same width as the widest part of the snake.

You can offer these prey items live or dead. However, it's more practical to accustom them to dead prey, as the prey can sometimes injure your snake. If you do choose live food, you'll need to supervise your snake while feeding. Additionally, feed the snake outside its enclosure and with tongs to prevent unnecessary injuries. If they are kept together, it's wise to separate them during feeding. The snakes may occasionally catch the same prey or catch each other, which can lead to unnecessary injuries.

Water
Because the slender tree boa lives extensively in trees, they don't have access to a large amount of water in the wild. For this reason, a small water bowl is sufficient.

Cleaning
The slender tree boa prefers to spend its time higher up in its enclosure. This is where they will defecate. Pay attention to this during cleaning and thoroughly clean the climbing branches and raised planks in addition to the floor. To keep the enclosure clean, cleaning it once a week is sufficient. In addition to weekly cleaning, the enclosure should be thoroughly disinfected a few times a year. This should be done to prevent the buildup of unnecessary diseases or bacteria.

Handling
Like many other fully arboreal snakes, they can be defensive. This makes them difficult to handle. To prevent unnecessary wounds, a snake hook should be used. Only handle it with your hands if you know the snake is accustomed to people. Always remain calm during handling; this minimizes stress on the snake. Finally, there are a few things to keep in mind. The snake cannot be handled in the dark or immediately after shedding its skin. Handling at these times is particularly stressful for the animal.

Housing
Minimum enclosure size for one snake: 80 x 40 x 80 cm
Daytime temperature (warm side): 27-29°C
Daytime temperature (cool side): 21-25°C
Nighttime temperature: 21-25°C
Daylight hours: 12 hours
Humidity: 60%-80%
Ground cover: Bark or peat moss
Equipment
As the name suggests, they are true tree dwellers. In the wild, they live high in the trees. The enclosure must therefore accommodate this lifestyle. This is achieved with raised perches and multiple climbing branches. Also, try to create hiding places with artificial plants on the branches. Because of their climbing behavior, it is also important to have more height in the enclosure. When choosing an enclosure, it is therefore more important to choose height rather than width. For water bowls, a small one with a capacity of about half a liter is sufficient. There are a few additional things to consider regarding the enclosure. For example, slender tree boas are quite adept at escaping, so care must be taken to prevent them from simply opening their door. Ventilation is also necessary to keep the air fresh, and it's advisable to position the enclosure out of direct sunlight and as vibration-free as possible.

Behavior
Hunting Mode: Constrictor.
Life Style: Arboreal & Nocturnal
Temperament
The slender tree boa is a prime example of an aggressive snake. They can be defensive and require considerable effort to tame.
Points of Consideration
The slender tree boa is a constrictor and can eat prey larger than its head. Due to its aggressive behavior, it is advisable to keep this snake in a location where few people walk by. This is because they sometimes lash out at glass and can injure themselves.

Costs and Purchase
Legislation: The slender tree boa is classified as a CITES II species. To own this snake, you need CITES or transfer papers. You should receive these upon purchase.
One-time costs: These include the costs of the enclosure, lighting, heating, water tank, and decorations. This can cost anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand euros. The final amount depends on the quality and size of the products.
Fixed costs: Fixed costs include the cost of food, which amounts to several tens of euros per year.
Unexpected costs: There are costs incurred if your snake accidentally becomes ill or your equipment breaks down.