Too Late to "Tame" My Yellow Anaconda? - Page 2

Albert Clark · 04-09-16, 09:05 AM

That sounds like a great start to the taming process. Safety is always a priority with all snakes, especially the "giants" and the venomous. The most definitive way to determine sex in snakes is by way of "probe" in a large snake like yours." Popping" is another way way its done in smaller and younger animals.

Neon Aurora · 04-09-16, 01:32 PM

I did know both of those methods, I just don't think I'll ever be able to perform them because "she" is so snappy.

IW17 · 04-09-16, 02:06 PM

6-7' is very small for a female. Don't put too much faith in what sex it was sold to you as. Especially from a seller willing to sell a yellow Anaconda to an inexperienced 16 year old kid. I've had many snakes sold to me as one, turn out to be the other. Not a huge deal as I'm not a breeder, but it shows how often it can happen. You seem like you've done one heck of a job so far, and it's great you're still willing to ask questions. I would add to wear gloves as mentioned above. Biggest reason is body heat. You might be able to handle without triggering a defensive reaction if the snake doesn't detect your body heat from the gloves being on. Definitely worth a try at least.

Neon Aurora · 04-09-16, 02:28 PM

Yeah, my rosy boa was actually sold to me as male. I took her to my favorite local reptile shop when she was grown to be probed, and they said "he" was definitely female. So I wouldn't be surprised at all if this one turned out male. At this point I'm guessing that it is male because of the size. I certainly agree with you about not trusting a source that sold a 16 year old an anaconda. I would love to know for sure, though. I've gotten so used to calling the snake a she, it might be hard to switch over!

I would also really like to measure him/her. I went in there with a flexible tape measure earlier hoping to get close enough to get a rough estimated, but he/she was not having it. Any tips on how I might be able to get a decently accurate size measurement without too much stress? My brainstorming hasn't come up with much. A long, clear tube would be nice. I could gently coax her in it and measure her straight in the tube. But I don't have a 7 foot long clear tube lying around. Even just an approximate measurement to the nearest foot would be enough.

Other question... Most people here have mentioned his (I supposed I might as well switch to the pronoun of the most probably gender) size. Should I worry if he is small for his age?

By the way, I want to thank this forum for not flaming me. Sometimes things can get so heated when it comes to ethics with animals that those of us who have made stupid decisions (and realize it!) can have trouble finding help to make the best of a situation. So thanks! I've received some great advice already and even some encouragement despite my mistake as a teenager. =)

Kokorobosoi · 04-09-16, 03:32 PM

There is a site with this measuring uh... Thing. You take a photo of the snake next to an item you know the size of. Then you make points all along the snake and it measures it compared to the known item.

On my phone so I can't find it.... Snake widget? I'm sure someone here knows what I'm talking about

Kokorobosoi · 04-09-16, 03:33 PM

Serpwidgets!!

Google is my friend

Albert Clark · 04-09-16, 04:13 PM

Koko, can you take a picture next to like say, a 12" ruler?

**Andy_G** · 04-09-16, 04:31 PM

A big male yellow would be 8 to 9 feet. Yours isn't sounding that undersized for a male yellow. Really doubt it's a female, though.

Neon Aurora · 04-09-16, 04:36 PM

That tool was very useful, thanks.

According to the measuring tool, he is only 5.5 feet. I always thought he was small, but I didn't know he was that small. I don't understand why. =/ He's always had enough food and he's always been kept at the right temperatures.

I took a picture next to a 12 inch ruler, and it seemed to work fine.

bigsnakegirl785 · 04-09-16, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon Aurora

That tool was very useful, thanks.

According to the measuring tool, he is only 5.5 feet. I always thought he was small, but I didn't know he was that small. I don't understand why. =/ He's always had enough food and he's always been kept at the right temperatures.

I took a picture next to a 12 inch ruler, and it seemed to work fine.

I have had trouble getting accurate measurements with SerpWidgets. I know for a fact my boa is 6'5". Last time I measured him, he was 6'3", but SerpWidgets said he was barely 5'. If you don't get the picture absolutely flat with no distortion, the photo could be off.

It could also be accurate, do you have any photos of the snake on someone or next to a universal object that we could judge the size from? I'm sure we could tell you if it's in the 6'+ range or 6'- range, even if we couldn't get it exact.

Neon Aurora · 04-09-16, 05:05 PM

I can provide a picture. However, he will almost certainly be coiled up. I can never get him to stretch out any. He's very defensive. Will a picture of him bunched up still work?

bigsnakegirl785 · 04-09-16, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon Aurora

I can provide a picture. However, he will almost certainly be coiled up. I can never get him to stretch out any. He's very defensive. Will a picture of him bunched up still work?

Yeah, as long as there's something universally recognized nearby.

Neon Aurora · 04-09-16, 05:19 PM

Okay. I will post one later this evening.

Albert Clark · 04-09-16, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

I have had trouble getting accurate measurements with SerpWidgets. I know for a fact my boa is 6'5". Last time I measured him, he was 6'3", but SerpWidgets said he was barely 5'. If you don't get the picture absolutely flat with no distortion, the photo could be off.

It could also be accurate, do you have any photos of the snake on someone or next to a universal object that we could judge the size from? I'm sure we could tell you if it's in the 6'+ range or 6'- range, even if we couldn't get it exact.

Thanks for that information. It was helpful.

Neon Aurora · 04-09-16, 06:58 PM

Alright, here's a picture. My camera kind of sucks in low lighting, so I had no choice but the use the flash. He's very reflective, so sorry about the image quality. His colors are a bit washed out because of the flash.

That is a regular 12 inch ruler in the picture with him.

http://i.imgur.com/HXhTijB.jpg