Just wondering something about Anacanda's

[woijchik89]

:? Are anaconda's illegal to purchase in the U.S?

If not do you have to have a special lisence?... :?

Just trying to prove something to a friend


Please respond.

 

[FryLock]

Nope unless you live in a state with odd laws (there are some i beileve where all boid's are banned) or a town/city with odd (read BAD) bylaws .

 

[Iktomi]

Also, most cities have a size law. For instance, it's illegal in Denver to own a snake over 10 feet. But yes, you can buy Green and Yellow Anacondas.

 

[ChrisNCT]

Anacondas

I have a friend who wants to sell a yellow anadconda. I am not sure what he's asking but if you would like to know more...just PM me.

 

[Wade]

Also, most cities have a size law. For instance, it's illegal in Denver to own a snake over 10 feet. But yes, you can buy Green and Yellow Anacondas.

I'd probably say "some cities" rather than "most cities". It'll probably be "most cities" eventually though

Interestingly, I was told by a Venezuelan anaconda researcher that male green anacondas rarely exceed 8 feet in length. He said after years of field research he's never seen one to exceed that. They breed in a big mass, with many males mobbed around the many-times-bigger female. That's gotta be quite a sight!

Wade

 

[woijchik89]

Thanks!

I'd probably say "some cities" rather than "most cities". It'll probably be "most cities" eventually though

Interestingly, I was told by a Venezuelan anaconda researcher that male green anacondas rarely exceed 8 feet in length. He said after years of field research he's never seen one to exceed that. They breed in a big mass, with many males mobbed around the many-times-bigger female. That's gotta be quite a sight!

Wade

Thanks for the Replies!

I was trying to tell my freind that they weren't Illegal...........The pet shop near me has an anacanda for sale.........its somewere near 15-17 feet long........And my freind told me they are illegal to sell.......It looks so cool..........Its $596............good deal or what?........Thanks again!

 

[Wade]

Based on market value, I guess that's a good deal, green anaconda babies usually go for $200 bucks or so, so a large adult like that would be pretty pricey.

What you have to ask yourself, however, is "Do I really want to make room in my home for a 200 lb snake (which it should weigh something in that neihborhood if it's really as long as you say) with a nasty disposition and a tendancy towards various health problems?" Viewed from that angle, I'd say it was a bad deal even if it was free

Seriously, I keep (an have bred) Burmese pythons and I can tell you the novelty of big snakes wears off very quickly. Unless you are very passionate and excited about these animals and have been for a long time (long enough to know this isn't just a whim), I STRONGLY suggest you not get that snake. Keping a snake that size is a HUGE responsibility, be sure you know what you're getting into.

Wade

 

[woijchik89]

heh

Based on market value, I guess that's a good deal, green anaconda babies usually go for $200 bucks or so, so a large adult like that would be pretty pricey.

What you have to ask yourself, however, is "Do I really want to make room in my home for a 200 lb snake (which it should weigh something in that neihborhood if it's really as long as you say) with a nasty disposition and a tendancy towards various health problems?" Viewed from that angle, I'd say it was a bad deal even if it was free

Seriously, I keep (an have bred) Burmese pythons and I can tell you the novelty of big snakes wears off very quickly. Unless you are very passionate and excited about these animals and have been for a long time (long enough to know this isn't just a whim), I STRONGLY suggest you not get that snake. Keping a snake that size is a HUGE responsibility, be sure you know what you're getting into.

Wade

I wasn't going to buy the snake..........HaHa.........The cage alone would be too much money for me............Plus I wouldn't want to have to feed it a baby goat every week(not sure what they eat)..................

 

[Wade]

Ah, I guess when you asked if it was a good deal I assumed you were considering getting it. Definately not a great pet for most people!

Wade

 

[FryLock]

Wade id say your 110% right about super big boids im behind ppl's rights to keep them but the realty of them can wear there owners down, plus even with walk in sized viv's which i think all 15'-20' snakes need your still gonna have to get personal with it from time to time iv seen other ppl's yellows up close (10'-12' females) i would be to much a whimp to deal with them and if you like boids from swamps remember P.curtis are the Anaconda of the python world.. but with less teeth

 

[Lasiodora]

Interestingly, I was told by a Venezuelan anaconda researcher that male green anacondas rarely exceed 8 feet in length. He said after years of field research he's never seen one to exceed that. They breed in a big mass, with many males mobbed around the many-times-bigger female. That's gotta be quite a sight!

Wade

They also do not attain the massive girth that the female does. The pair of green anacondas at the Bronx zoo are always thought to be a mother with her offspring by the public. They also believe the the ancondas cage mates, a pair of marine toads, are its food. Even though there is a marine toad graphic on the exhibit.
Mike