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Well I have been hearing a lot of wonderful words about these beautiful animals, amd have been thinking of aquiring one myself, what type is recommened? I own boa constrictors, one burmese python and ball pythons, i dont want a huge animal, lol well i dont want a 15 ft animal because in my county they are illegal over 15 ft and my burm is already pushing the limit. Any advice will be apreciated, i have the money, the resources and the space just need some advice, thank you.

Brad

Stick to yellows. They wont break your size limitation. In fact, your burm is most likely to be the "violator". Not like you'd give him/her up anyway, right?

I would never give my burm up! Unless i had to, i should just go get a permit but have to wait till next week when I turn 18.

Thanks for the advice guys, now lol whats the most reputable breeder round these parts?

Yellows are just the right size for me. My largest female is just over 40 pounds, about 11 feet. She will get heavier and perhaps a foot or two longer as she ages, but now that she is mature, I feed her only 10 to 12 times a year.
If you get a Yellow Anaconda, look out for imported and poorly kept animals. These can be inexpensive, but can be traumatized to the point that they will never be a good pet. Anacondas can be calm and very enjoyable pets. I have kept many of the big Boas and Pythons. I have had, by far, the best experience with Yellow Anacondas. The snake you end up with will decide for you whether you like them or not.

The male in this pic, coming up to investigate the camera, is so tame that people have a hard time believing it. He has converted many people to snake fans. He's about 8 feet, 25+ pounds. He was an absolutely calm and unaggressive baby. The female (coiled) is just as tame, but pregnant right now, and very careful about herself. When she is moved to clean up, she hangs on, tight!

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dfr, you mentioned not to house anaconda's together, yet i see your male and female housed together, is that just for the picture??

>>dfr, you mentioned not to house anaconda's together, yet i see your male and female housed together, is that just for the picture??

I don't recommend to anyone that they keep snakes together. If you do, and you foul up, the animals pay for it, usually with their lives.
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To Buddhist hot dog vendor. "Make me one with everything."

Whoever enforces that 15 foot law comes to your house... 'Yes, we hear you have a snake over 15 feet'... .and you say 'no, he's only 14 feet 11 inches... you wanna measure him?'

a buddy of mine actually did that hehhehee

What these guys are telling you is great but i kinda gotta disagree about the whole yellow anaconda.I would say get a male green they usually top out at 11 ft and thats pushing it.Ive handled hundreds of both species and i have always found yellows to be more tempermental.Id go with a male green anyday over a yellow just my personal opinion