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I have been doing research, prior to making the decision to obtain a yellow 'conda, and have not found much information other than basic husbandry info. Any personal observations, pics, or advice would be greatly appreciated! I am aware of the challenges associated with the temperaments of anacondas. Any techniques different from those used to tame RTB's or BP's?
Also, I will be building a custom cage, so any input on that will be appreciated, as well!
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The challenges associated with temperment are common to traumatized snakes. Anacondas, being an apex predator, have potential for unbelievably calm and forgiving behavior. The most important thing is selection of the snake. Mail order snakes are a roll of the dice. I have several I picked out of a large shipment from a New England breeder five years ago. They were so calm that I thought they might be sick. They weren't, and are large, healthy, and some are pregnant today. As babies, they were willing to hand feed, without striking or constricting. They still are, although at their present size a mistake could be serious. Also, I have rescued grumpy Yellow Anacondas from less than optimal habitats, and had them turn quite tame in a proper environment. I keep many different species of snakes, the Yellow Anacondas are my favorite because of their dispositions.

My greens are also so calm and social that it's kinda odd. I think with the provision of excellent care, and respect for their needs to be left alone at times, these giants make really cool pets, not to mention GREAT displays if you are going that route.

>>My greens are also so calm and social that it's kinda odd. I think with the provision of excellent care, and respect for their needs to be left alone at times, these giants make really cool pets, not to mention GREAT displays if you are going that route.

I agree, and I think that it's because in the wild, nothing hunts them, as adults. I agree with you that when they get the right care and respect, Anacondas are calm and tolerant critters. When I open the cage, most of mine will come to the door and look around. Then, usually come out and look for some trouble to get into. I keep other Boas, and Boids, but none are as calm and fearless as the Anacondas. There's too much bad publicity caused by wild caught and owner traumatized Anacondas because when they're unhappy, or frightened, they can be formidable.

Even while shedding, and blind as a bat, he's coming out to explore.

The Boa and the Python seem to think that the Anaconda makes a great pillow.

I think she is saying, "Boas are nice too, even though they have pencil necks." lol

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true. How long have you been keeping these animals? Anacondas in general I mean.

>>true. How long have you been keeping these animals? Anacondas in general I mean.

Anacondas, six years or so.
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To Buddhist hot dog vendor. "Make me one with everything."