If a green tree snake exhibits scale texture that is perfectly smooth, which snake is it likely to be, rather than the Emerald Tree Boa?
Answer
Green Tree Python (*Morelia viridis*)
The Green Tree Python possesses smooth scales, whereas the Emerald Tree Boa is characterized by keeled scales.
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