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i got a 3 1/2 foot male green anaconda about 3 weeks ago he is strong and not thin i keep the tank around 85 - 88 but i cant not get him to eat i tried to feed him live and frozen food and he still will not eat ne ideas

Did you try warming it up and just leaving it in the cage? I have had snakes that I got frustrated not eating and then I just drop the food in and leave it there an they eat it. Also what is your humidity level at. I have a boa that will not eat if the humidity is 50%, so I have to spray daily to keep it higer and then she eats like clock work. I do not know if condas are the same but thats what I would suggest.

Also is it in a big cage somtimes they get to nervous and will not eat, they like to feel secure in smaller areas. I had to keep my blood in a small rubbermaid inside the cage until it ate for a month then I moved it to the cage. I do not know if condas are the same but these are things I did.
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is 85-88 your gradient or your warm side? What are you trying to feed? Most young greens want chicks.

You could also try dipping the prey in chicken broth and see how the works out. This works on a lot of non-eating tree snakes, I don't see why it wouldn't on an anaconda.

~Ben

3 weeks... It could take a while for him to eat. Dont be suprised if he wont eat for a month and a half or so. Mine took almost 2 months before he ate. #1- dont handle him, #2-give lots of hide areas(plastic plants help) #3-A smaller cage 20g long and temps on the cool side should be around 78-80, warm side 85-90. If you have a over head light on it try to drop watts to dim it down, the bright light might be a little much right now. Like I stated before try a pre killed rat just before lights out. If he doesnt eat it take it out the next morning and try again in a week. Dont wiggle the rat at him, just place it a couple inches from him and leave the room, small greens are very shy. Only as a last resort I would try chicken (3-4months).
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GOD,I LOVE ANACONDAS!!!!! Eric aka Mr.A

Also read Kelly Hallers coment down the page for -seperate feeding boxes.
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GOD,I LOVE ANACONDAS!!!!! Eric aka Mr.A