
The biggest problem is forced grabs or silly mistakes. If you train an anaconda successfully, they can be enjoyable, and interesting to interact with. The oldest anaconda was 31 years old, and if you give the right care without giving up or trying to take short cuts, any green anaconda should be able to live that long. If you want a smaller snake, then anacondas are not for you. There are dwarf anacondas that stay under 8 feet if you want to avoid a large snake. Males are much smaller than females staying at about 9 or 10 feet in length while females can reach 16 feet.

They are constrictors with two sets of top teeth and one set of bottom to secure prey. The green anaconda is a long snake with a lot of girth (width). Since most are wild caught from South America under poor conditions, many new specimens will be moody. Anacondas are one of the smartest snakes, and learn from negative and positive experiences. However, only experienced herp keepers who can understand large snakes should attempt to keep them.


These are fascinating and rewarding snakes to keep. The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is a popular snake because of its size, and myths surrounding it. CHECK YOUR STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AS TO WHETHER PURCHASING AN ANACONDA IS LEGAL IN YOUR AREA. Green Anaconda babies FLORIDA CUSTOMER REQUIRE A PERMIT.
