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It seems there's not too much info online about breeding anacondas in captivity. Does anyone know any good links with FAQs and tips? I've found tidbits regarding temps and mating seasons, but nothing too great. Been looking online for an hour or so and haven't found too much. I'm mainly concerned with the safety of my female and how to prevent agrression when introducing the male. Thanks...

It's very similar to the breeding cycling for other large constrictors. Reduced photoperiod and temps. As far as female behavior toward the male, I have never seen anything to cause concern, and I don't believe Jud has either. The worst I have seen was a female that would push the male away with her body coils rather hard when he attempted courtship, but that is about as far as it went.

Kelly

I forgot to mention that cannibalism of males by female greens is not uncommon in wild populations. However, I have never heard of this occurring with captive greens. The qualifier in my opinion would be the access to an adequate food supply in captivity. Some of the female greens in a wild population would be looking to supplement their energy intake for the upcoming pregnancy, and if they were currently slightly lacking in body mass and energy reserves, they apparently are not opposed to using the male after his reproductive efforts are concluded.

Kelly

I have never seen anything that concerned me at all. My female has never pushed him away. They don't always go strait to copulation. The first week or so the male spends most of his time climbing over her spurring quite a bit. Copulation usually starts two weeks after introduction and lasts a few weeks. Hope this helps.
Jud