As some of you may know, I recently aquired my first Yellow Anaconda a little over two months ago.

Although I have not noticed any issues with health, I have grown a little concerned that my Anaconda, (Female BTW), spends about 99% of her time within her hide.

Her hide is a large claypot flat with an opening chipped out of the lip just big enough for her to squeeze through.

The only times she comes out is to thermoregulate on the warm side of her cage, drink water, and when she is hungry she stargazes with a quarter of her body extended out of the hide space.

Anytime she sees me, or senses a presence near her cage and she is out, she makes a hasty retreat to her hide.

Now my Anaconda has not demonstrated any aggression, as a matter of fact she doesn't bother grabbing or constricting her prey, she just finds it and then gently swallows it.

I do not want to "force" interactions with her, but in those moments when I need to clean the cage, or when I need to check on her overall condition, this shyness is a bit frustrating to deal with. Anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get her accustumed to being worked with? Is this shyness a behavior of concern? Should I simply wait and let time and trust develop?

Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.



Thanks!

-Kit

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