This Emerald Tree Boa is just doing his thing. Every time I see one of these creatures, they always seem to be in this position. It is characteristic of them to coil up this way over a branch or two. They sit this way all day and when they hunt at night they extend their head down and wait for prey to come by. I find their face especially haunting. Just above their mouth looks like a cage (they are heat seeking cells though) and their green eyes make for some creepiness. They always photograph well with their bright skin. I especially enjoy the depth of field in this shot.
This type of snake is a constrictor, meaning it wraps itself around its prey and then swallows it after it has been asphyxiated. However, this constrictor is much smaller than the more well known Boa Constrictor or Anaconda. This is probably why they have much larger fangs/teeth than a normal non-venomous snake. I think it is much prettier too - such bright green skin!
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