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Unfortunately, at least 40% of people that have one, have no idea what they are getting into. It's not that hard, but you definitely have to know what you are doing. From my own experience, I'd say Anacondas in captivity do not grow as much as the ones in the wild.

Jorge Horna.

Jorge Horna.

Pictures were taken last year when i visited my friend's farm in Iquitos, Peru.

Jorge Horna

Thanks for looking.

Jorge Horna.

Nice set of pictures. Have locations/specifics? Thanks.

I have to admit I had a secondary objective in soliciting big anaconda pictures - scare away some of those who are not serious about them. I'm serious and these pictures scare me. However, I am willing to devote a room of my house for its care, and, I take mine out for handling/exercise just about every day (as much as for my safety as for the snake's good). Luckily, my (newly acquired) baby anaconda appears very docile, perhaps because I was told it was zoo born. Perhaps these pictures, if nothing else, will cause some to get a male instead of a female when possible. Great pictures.

I totally agree with you about people not knowing what they are getting into when they buy a green. I see some of these people at shows that buy them cause they seen the movie or want a big snake. I am not saying anyone here is like that because I am sure if you read posts you have an idea what your getting into, or know about this site you are doing research. When I went to see the biggest anaconda in captivity (so called) here in Illinois weighing 325 pounds, and the size of that head, it was indimidating. Thats why I have been looking at the yellows, more managable. But if your willing to give up the room more power to you.

Are those your snakes, or did you just catch those. I must say most the people who are in or post just got a green or have had one for a while, not to many do I hear in here have big greens. At least they dont say it.

Female green get very big, im agree with you. But male green is other thing. NERD said in their care sheet that male green get between 8' - 10' adult size. Its the same larger than female yellow... or maybe smaller

I agree that most people do not know what they are getting into, but that could be said for any of the giants, i.e.. retics, African Rocks, and even Burms. I have a female captive born animal that is about 3.5 to 4 years old (the broker I bought her from was unsure as to the exact birth date) whom I've had since she was just 27 inches long and a few ounces. Now she is around 12 feet and 97 lbs and she is a great snake to work with. Docile, eats well, and other then the constant pond changes, a joy to work with. I believe Kelly H. who posts here occasionally keeps his without a large water source so in regards to management, if you kept them like he does, I don't see that a large green is any bigger problem then a large retic or burm. I feel that SERIOUS herpers or large snake fans, who are experienced, may be missing the boat when it comes to these large fascinating animals. Their reputation is based on wild caught individuals and their management headaches are, in my experience, greatly exaggerated, which is NOT to say that these snakes are great "pets", but are instead interesting animals that are poorly understood in the arena of herpetoculture. This may actually be a good thing as I feel that large constrictors as a whole are bought for the wrong reasons by the large majority of people. But for those who are serious about their snakes, CB green anacondas are great snakes to work with.
Just my opinion,
Shane

Yes, Nerd's web site does say that but what about girth on a male. Am I wrong in saying that that they do get thicker than a burm or a retic. BUt from the post above it does not seem that way?

I also agree with Shane that Greens do have a bad wrap. Retics at one point had the same wrap but after breeding captive look how many people have retics now. But Rocks still have that wrap and prove time and time again to be that way. But there is an exception to the rule.

What size enclosure do you have for your Green?

Thank you
Jeff

Rotti,
I keep my female in a 96 in. Neodesha. I will be moving her into a larger enclosure this summer when I finish my reptile house. That enclosure will be 10'X 4' and will be the final enclosure for her.
Best Regards,
Shane

Shane,
Excellent comments, I completely agree. I also have found from personal experience and from speaking with others that the vast majority of captive born greens are problem free snakes. Especially when produced from docile parents.

Kelly

Do you know, like Rottenweiler9 said, the girth (the average) on a males greens?

And if they get thicker than burm or retic for exemple?

thanx!

Adult male green anacondas in the wild average in the 8 to 10 feet range. In captivity, healthy, full grown adult males will usually max out around 10 feet and have the girth of a well fed male burmese of the same length. When adults, male greens should not be fed more than once every 3 to 4 weeks as they are especially prone to obesity in captivity.