Hi Folks,

I was hoping for some advice from the pro's.My wife and I have a 4-year old son and are expecting our second in November...If you here someone crying himself to sleep at night it would be me :>. Anyway. "The Boy," as we affectionately call him loves animals, especially reptiles..Guess he won't have his first date til he is in his 20's like his old man..KIDDING. Anyway here is my dilema..If I am going to purchase a reptile.. I like going big and exotic. I am well aware that some of the larger species of snakes and Monitors become agressive, and would require the appropriate caging. I am perfectly at ease if this Pet is merely to look at and enjoy, aware of the risks of siminella , and to allow a child to have the ability to handle such an exotic would be like giving them access to a loaded gun in the home. I have narrowed it down as follows...

Reticulate
Anaconda
Water Monitor

I guess my real question is, which of these specimens can be housed in an aquarium like enclosure the longest, before building a true exhibit in my Garage an/or Den?

I also am well aware of the responsibiltiy associated with keeping such a large animal, and that although here in central florida is home to the largest preserved wetlands, would never be careless enough to let it go.

I Could really use some advise, and because I have yet to learn how to Navigate this site would you be so kind to also email me at jed_hohlfeld1562@yahoo.com

Thank you in advance,

Jed

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