Anacondas as pets?

[jbo901]

While I was at the pet store, I saw that they had green Anacondas for sale. I didnt know you could keep an Anaconda, probably because I havent heard of anyone doing it.
Not that I want one, but I am curious- Do they do well in captivity?

[snake_lady83]

It would be a huge challenge to keep an anaconda, because they're huge snakes. And because they get so large they're known for not being very friendly. You would have to dedicate a whole room (a large one) to actually keep one. If you're interested in keeping a lg. snake I would suggest a boa constrictor or a burmese python (which grow to an impresive size also but not as big).

[Smulkin]

Shelby has a few. She's likely to chime in here after she gets off work.


In the meantime have a peek at our Anaconda forum (I'll move this thread there too)

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/f...splay.php?f=78

[JLC]

Shelby has a few. She's likely to chime in here after she gets off work.


In the meantime have a peek at our Anaconda forum (I'll move this thread there too)

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/f...splay.php?f=78

Well, to clarify...Shelby has yellow 'condas....which do not get anywhere near as big as a green. And even the greens, if you get a male, do not get to super-gigantic sizes. But ANY anaconda can still get pretty big and requires more specialized care than the more common snakes in the pet trade. Not for the novice keeper, I believe.

[Smulkin]

Well, to clarify...Shelby has yellow 'condas....which do not get anywhere near as big as a green. And even the greens, if you get a male, do not get to super-gigantic sizes. But ANY anaconda can still get pretty big and requires more specialized care than the more common snakes in the pet trade. Not for the novice keeper, I believe.

Just can't stay off my toes, can ya?

[JLC]

Just can't stay off my toes, can ya?

I told ya...they're mighty fine toes!

[jbo901]

I was just curious if they did well in captivity, my Ball Python is enough for me .