Yellow Anaconda care information?

Question

I'm seriously considering the purchase of a female Yellow Anaconda and I'm curious what type of care they require (enclosure+habitat, feeding, etc.) I have moderate experience with snakes and have previously owned a Bull Snake and a Ball Python.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

i would get an easier first "big" snake conda's have a tendency towards aggression non feeding and stress

also you'll need a 10-12 foot long viv with some climbing space for an adult and to feed it large food items such as rabbits small pigs etc

Answer 2

I haven't personally owned an Anaconda, but I know a couple collectors who have.  I've assisted force-feedings, which isn't a pleasant thing with a large and angry snake.

In all seriousness, I'd suggest you get a bit more experience under your belt, before you tackle one as a pet.

They can be very aggressive with no provocation, and they have a wicked bite.

Good luck, whatever you decide.

Answer 3

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/repti...

man those things get big!

and are pretty nasty

if you do get one be careful not to get killed

good luck

Answer 4

its going to cost you a fortune! i heard of keeping them in a spare bedroom, but i don't know how you maintain proper humidity and heat levels. you also need a semi-aquatic enclosure, they eat rabbits, goats, and pigs, which could get a little pricy. and make sure they even legal in your state. never handle this snake alone, and i would not trust it with children or people under 5 feet!

Answer 5

Their care is really nothing different than that of a boa constrictor. And it seems as some people have yellow anacondas confused with green anacondas, which are the giants. Yellow anaconda males only grow to 8 feet, and females up to 12 feet long. Yes, they can be very aggressive, so buy a captive bred baby and handle it alot. With plenty of handling, they can be very gentle. They can sometimes go off of feed like a ball python. And they don't need a huge area of water like some people think. A regular water dish is fine. I have six adult yellow anacondas.