Big female Yellow Anaconda

[dfr]

` This big girl is just under 4 years old, more than 13 feet. She's usually not very active, just in and out of the water, but now she's hungry and very active. She's interested in everything, and will come out and hunt, if her cage is opened. This is when Anacondas are the most interesting. Hope you enjoy these pix.
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[Lrptls]

awesome pictures, shes so pretty.

[dank7oo]

Nice. Always have liked the anacondas. Question though ... are they really vicous or is that sorta a myth?

Jason

[JHherpetofauna]

I have found them to be very aggresive as neonates, and as much as you handle them there seems to be no calming them down. But thats just a few species ive dealt with.

[Bartman]

Ive seen that one in the pictures be handled in other pictures that dfr has shared. It is even friends with his cat :) But ive seen some other yellow's that were quite the feisty ones. Guess its different from snake to snake?

[ZMonte85]

That is one huge beautiful snake.

[dfr]

` They're individuals, some individuals, and some strains, are very calm and not aggressive. Others can be terrors. Who their parents are, and how they react to the first few months of life, are the two determining factors. Like any other snake it is the nature of babies to be nervous, and worse. If you push babies, even a little, they fall back on instinct, and become defensive or offensive.
` Six years ago, I found a strain that produces very calm, and non aggressive critters. I immediately bought several babies. Now, as young adults, they are quite tame. They go to elementary schools, and do presentations. They're handled by dozens of kids. Never been a problem. The nice thing is that their behavior is quite consistent. I also have a huge female Yellow who will not allow you to disrespect her, and she doesn't bite either. Having a 13 + foot, 60 some pound Anaconda strike at you, even though she doesn't open her mouth, makes an impression. She will also slap you with a coil, and has left some nice bruises.
` The thing is, Anacondas, even Yellows, get large, and are strong. You've got to know the snake you're dealing with. If you get them as neonates, you have plenty of time to learn what to expect from that snake, as far as general behavior, before it gets large enough to be dangerous. You've just got to remember what my friend says: "When one of my Corns, or Milks has a bad day, nobody dies."
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` The photo below is not mine.
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[Bartman]

That last one isnt yours is it?!

[dfr]

` Nope, not mine. I should've included that fact.