Corallus

The genus Corallus includes constrictor snakes highly specialized for arboreal life. Their bodies are more slender than those of other boas, with a prehensile tail that allows them to move and remain suspended among branches with great precision.

They are primarily nocturnal and display cryptic behavior, remaining motionless for long periods while waiting for prey. Their diet consists of birds, small mammals, and occasionally reptiles, which they capture by constriction.

Although they may exhibit striking coloration, Corallus is medically harmless to humans. Their ecological importance lies in controlling arboreal species and serving as indicators of well-preserved forests.