Emerald Tree Boa Master Bibliography

I. Taxonomy, Morphology, and Distribution

Da Silva, N. J., et al. Reptiles of the Amazon Basin: Ecology, Diversity, and Conservation. Springer, 2018.
Used for Northern and Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boa distribution, habitat, and ecological role.

Henderson, R. W., and Powell, R. Natural History of West Indian Reptiles and Amphibians. University Press of Florida, 2009.
Supports Northern Emerald Tree Boa morphology, behavior, and habitat.

Henderson, R. W., and Powell, R. Natural History of Amphibians and Reptiles in the Guiana Shield. University of Texas Press, 2011.
Provides references for arboreal adaptations and ecological specialization.

Reynolds, R. P., et al. “Systematics of the Corallus caninus Complex.” Herpetologica, vol. 65, no. 2, 2009, pp. 143–157.
Used for species differentiation between Northern and Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boas.

II. Behavior, Diet, and Life History

Bartlett, R. D., and Bartlett, P. P. Corn Snakes, Boas, and Other Constrictors: Care and Husbandry. Barron’s, 2010.
Supports feeding behavior, nocturnal activity, and growth patterns.

Shine, R., et al. “Ecology and Behavior of Arboreal Boids in the Neotropics.” Journal of Herpetology, vol. 34, 2000, pp. 123–136.
Used for ambush hunting strategies, arboreal movement, and dietary ecology.

Snyder, R. C., et al. Rainforest Reptile Care: Environmental Gradients and Microclimates. Exotics Press, 2017.
Supports behavioral thermoregulation and habitat utilization.

Mallow, D., et al. Boas and Pythons: Natural History and Captive Care. Krieger Publishing, 2003.
Used for feeding strategies, prey handling, and metabolic considerations.

III. Husbandry: Temperature, Lighting, and Enclosure Design

Bartlett, R. D., and Bartlett, P. P. Corn Snakes, Boas, and Other Constrictors: Care and Husbandry. Barron’s, 2010.
Cited for temperature gradients, enclosure layout, and lighting practices.

Snyder, R. C., et al. Rainforest Reptile Care: Environmental Gradients and Microclimates. Exotics Press, 2017.
Supports humidity, airflow, and enclosure thermal dynamics.

Mallow, D., et al. Boas and Pythons: Natural History and Captive Care. Krieger Publishing, 2003.
Referenced for arboreal enclosure structure and thermal regulation.

Gibbons, J. W., et al. Environmental Monitoring and Husbandry for Tropical Arboreal Snakes. Herpetological Conservation Series, 2016.
Cited for air versus surface temperature monitoring and enclosure evaluation.

Baines, Frances, et al. Reptile Husbandry: A New Age of Lighting and Heating. Version 12, 2023.
Referenced for modern reptile photothermal biology, infrared heat principles, and the role of radiant energy versus air temperature.

Baines, Frances, et al. The Reptile Lighting Guide. Version 10, 2023.
Used for visible light (lux), circadian regulation, photoperiod design, and the distinction between UVB and functional enclosure lighting.

Baines, Frances, et al. Reptile Husbandry: An ISO Charting Guide. Version 9, 2023.
Supports lighting and heating zone conceptualization, environmental gradients, and enclosure-level energy distribution.

IV. Husbandry: Perches, Substrate, and Humidity

Snyder, R. C., et al. Rainforest Reptile Care: Environmental Gradients and Microclimates. Exotics Press, 2017.
Cited for perch diameter, textural diversity, and environmental complexity.

Bartlett, R. D., and Bartlett, P. P. Corn Snakes, Boas, and Other Constrictors: Care and Husbandry. Barron’s, 2010.
Supports substrate selection, humidity management, and sanitation practices.

Mallow, D., et al. Boas and Pythons: Natural History and Captive Care. Krieger Publishing, 2003.
Used for bioactive substrate theory and moisture retention.

de Vosjoli, P., Klingenberg, R., and Barker, D. The Art of Keeping Snakes. Advanced Vivarium Systems, 2004.
Discusses substrate composition, humidity gradients, and enclosure microclimates.

Stahl, S. J., and Donoghue, S. Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Saunders Elsevier, 2010.
Addresses hydration physiology and integument health.

Barten, S. L. “Amphibian and Reptile Dermatology.” In Reptile Medicine and Surgery, edited by D. R. Mader, Elsevier, 2006.
Covers dermatologic disease linked to excess moisture and environmental imbalance.

Warwick, C., Frye, F., and Murphy, J. Health and Welfare of Captive Reptiles. Springer, 2013.
Explores welfare implications of enclosure design and humidity management.

Commercial Substrate & Material References

The Bio Dude. Terra Firma 18 qt Bag. https://www.thebiodude.com/products/terra-firma-18-qt-bag
The Bio Dude. Hydrogrow V1 Drainage Layer. https://www.thebiodude.com/collections/vivaria-drainage/products/hydrogrow-v1-drainage-layer-18-quarts
The Bio Dude. Springtails – Tropical Environments. https://www.thebiodude.com/collections/isopods-springtails-cultures/products/springtails-tropical-environments-6-ounce-container-includes-2-day-shipping
The Bio Dude. Isopods & Springtails Cultures. https://www.thebiodude.com/collections/isopods-springtails-cultures
The Bio Dude. Colombian Leaf Litter – Avocado Leaves. https://www.thebiodude.com/collections/biodegradable-leaf-litter/products/colombian-leaf-litter-avocado-leaves-20-count
The Bio Dude. Maple Leaf Litter (6 qt). https://www.thebiodude.com/collections/biodegradable-leaf-litter/products/maple-leaf-litter-6-qt
The Bio Dude. Colombian Leaf Litter – Banana Leaves. https://www.thebiodude.com/collections/biodegradable-leaf-litter/products/colombian-leaf-litter-banana-leaves-musa-sp-15-pieces-strips

V. Feeding and Digestive Considerations

Shine, R., et al. “Ecology and Behavior of Arboreal Boids in the Neotropics.” Journal of Herpetology, vol. 34, 2000, pp. 123–136.
Supports feeding ecology and prey selection.

Bartlett, R. D., and Bartlett, P. P. Corn Snakes, Boas, and Other Constrictors: Care and Husbandry. Barron’s, 2010.
Cited for digestion, feeding intervals, and metabolic considerations.

VI. Cleaning and Maintenance

Bartlett, R. D., and Bartlett, P. P. Corn Snakes, Boas, and Other Constrictors: Care and Husbandry. Barron’s, 2010.
Supports cleaning schedules, sanitation, and disease prevention.

Snyder, R. C., et al. Rainforest Reptile Care: Environmental Gradients and Microclimates. Exotics Press, 2017.
Used for bioactive and minimal-intervention maintenance models.

VII. Pathogens, Disease, and PCR Testing

Research Associates Laboratory (RAL). Diagnostic Testing for Reptiles. vetdna.com.

Jacobson, Elliott R. Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles. CRC Press, 2020.

Stenglein, M. D., et al. “Ferlaviruses and Ophidian Paramyxoviruses in Snakes.” Veterinary Microbiology, vol. 140, 2010, pp. 142–153.

Garner, M. M., et al. “Inclusion Body Disease and Reptarenaviruses in Boid Snakes.” Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, vol. 45, no. 2, 2014, pp. 297–309.

Tellez, L., et al. “Nidoviruses in Captive Boid Snakes: Molecular Detection and Clinical Presentation.” Veterinary Research, vol. 49, 2018, article 43.

Chou, M. L., et al. “Cryptosporidium serpentis Infection in Snakes: Clinical Features and Management.” Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, vol. 22, no. 2, 2013, pp. 132–139.

Additional Cryptosporidium References

Fayer, Ronald. “Cryptosporidium: A Water-Borne Zoonotic Parasite.” Veterinary Parasitology, vol. 126, no. 1–2, 2004, pp. 37–56.

Graczyk, Thaddeus K., and Michael R. Cranfield. “Cryptosporidium serpentis and Cryptosporidium varanii Infections in Reptiles.” Journal of Parasitology, vol. 84, no. 4, 1998, pp. 706–710.

Upton, Samuel J., and Sondra M. Barnard. “Clinical Pathology of Cryptosporidiosis in Snakes.” Journal of Protozoology, vol. 34, no. 3, 1987, pp. 372–377.

Xiao, Lihua, and Una Ryan. “Cryptosporidiosis: An Update in Molecular Epidemiology.” Clinical Microbiology Reviews, vol. 17, no. 1, 2004, pp. 72–97.

Terrell, Scott P., and Elliott R. Jacobson. “Parasitic Diseases of Reptiles.” Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles, edited by Elliott R. Jacobson, CRC Press, 2009, pp. 765–866.

VIII. Chronic Regurgitation & Euthanasia

Jacobson, E. R. Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles. CRC Press, 2020.
Supports diagnosis and management of chronic regurgitation.

Garner, M. M., et al. “Inclusion Body Disease and Reptarenaviruses in Boid Snakes.” Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, vol. 45, no. 2, 2014, pp. 297–309.
Addresses regurgitation associated with systemic viral disease.

Stenglein, M. D., et al. “Ferlaviruses and Ophidian Paramyxoviruses in Snakes.” Veterinary Microbiology, vol. 140, no. 3–4, 2010, pp. 142–153.
Documents regurgitation as a clinical manifestation of paramyxoviral infection.