Albino Burmese Python, Anaconda?

Question

Hello, I was thinking of getting a 13 foot Albino Burmese Python or a 7 Foot Anaconda. I read some stuff online, about how "Dangerous" a albino is, I realize they do pose a threat but I know have of the stuff I read is ******** written by snake haters. Heres a sample "Why would you want to care for a 89 million foot snake that craps and pees big and lives really lo0o0ong!?"
I have read some real facts as well, I want to ask what should I get? (PS: I may be 14 but I am not a begginner in the snake game ;)

Answer 1

I say you go for it, if you think you are ready for a snake that can grow to 20 even more feet long go right ahead. I can't judge wheather your a beginner or not when I was 14 I captured my first rattlesnake. Maybe you should get a smaller version of the snake, I know you are excited about getting a big snake, but you might want to get a baby to give you time to bond with the snake, just remember they are expensive to keep, and maintain.

Answer 2

Well I'm not going to judge whether or not you are a beginner, and no one else should either. However, if you are in fact mature enough for one of these species, then you also know that caring for one is a responsibility that must be taken seriously.

The best advice I can give you is to research whichever snake you pick very thoroughly before you get it. I would say this for any animal, regardless of size or species. You want to make sure that you have everything the snake needs as soon as it arrives.

Now, as for which snake to choose. This will not matter much, as both snakes grow very large, and both have a potential to be aggressive. However, I have seen friendly specimens of both, and neither has a real tendency to be more aggressive in captivity than the other. It all depends on how the snake was raised, and how much it has interacted with humans (anyone who thinks the Burm is less aggressive should talk to some of the wildlife biologists in south FL who have to wrangle and capture wild ones). It goes without saying that a snake that is captive bred and handled regularly is going to be much more docile than a wild caught specimen, regardless of species. The reason anacondas have a bad rap is because there are less captive bred individuals available than is the case with Burms, and wild caught snakes are more stressed, which means less docile.

Both snakes, as you well know, will reach 15 feet, possibly more. Both are heavy bodied, and will require that someone help you with feeding, cleaning, and other maintenance once the snake reaches more than about 8 feet, because even a docile snake can be a handful once it goes over 40 pounds or so.

They have different cage requirements, though, because they are designed differently. While both will eventually need an enclosure of 48 square feet or more, the anaconda will need a large area for swimming. Think maybe a small wading pool. The Burm will not require such a large pool. but it will still need to be able to put its whole body in and soak if it wants to. Both will eat rabbits, which can get expensive whether you breed them or not (not to be negative but it's a fact -- be prepared). And of course both can and will produce very large and very smelly bowel movements, on the order of 3 to 6 pounds per dump for an adult snake. You'll literally need a shovel and a Hefty bag to haul it out.

And one last thing that will help you out in the long run: if you choose to get one of these animals do two things when looking for an animal. First, look for a captive bred snake. They are healthier and friendlier on average. Also, buy it as a baby. I know you are excited about having a big snake, but trust me it will get big soon enough. Getting it at a manageable size (3-4 feet or less) will allow you time to bond with the snake before it gets big and strong. Do research on your targeted species. There are many snake forums out there on the web that offer support and advice from other hobbyists. Kingsnake.com is a good place to stat looking.

Feel free to email me if you have any other questions. I wish you luck. Later. ;)

Answer 3

what other snakes have you kept, and i think calling him a retard is kinda stupid. i know kids that have breed burms and albino retics at 15 years old so the age doesnt really matter. and like someone else said the albino is no more dangerous then a normal. and someone said that an adult would be able to break out of any cage you had it in is not right, i have a 13 foot albino green burm. and had a 15 foot male normal and they were both in 6' x 3'x 2' vision cages and never broke out. a burm would probably be calmer then an anaconda but you could also get a mean burm. and nice anaconda. get a baby of what ever one you pick and just make sure you are ready. an adult of both could kill you, couldnt eat ya but what does that matter if your dead right. they eat alot too my 13 foot female can eat 16 large rats at a time and a 3 pound rabbit..

Answer 4

I am a snake enthusiast myself and it's good to see more people out there like me. I would suggest starting off with smaller snakes as they are less expensive to care for (usually) and easier to handle. The largest snake I've had is only 9 feet long now and I've been doing this for over 6 years.

If you are going to get either of these snakes I would go with the Albino Burmese. They are less aggressive than an anaconda and are also legal in more places. Just please be sure to do alot of research as these pets (or any pet for that matter) need a certain degree of care. Please locate a QUALIFIED reptilian vet in your area before you purchase this snake, and also realize that either of these snakes will need an entire bedroom to live in, in order to have some quality of life.

Answer 5

hi there
ur 14yrs old and burms and anaconda's are way to big anaconda's are not the biggest snake but is the heaviest i personally never had a anaconda but Ive done my research on many snakes ... but i have had many burm's and our 10 footer it was-50-60lb's and it took 2 of us just to take her out of her encloser and she was only 4yrs old burm's grow fast and big both snakes get very expensive to feed specially when they are eating machines a 13 foot burm can eat a 5-6lb rabbit a week which is about $10 or more a week just to feed it and then there is the poops like a saint Bernard as well .... my option is stick with smaller snakes till ur older and can afford to buy and handle a large snake ....albino's are no different then a normal they are just missing the pigment in their skin ...
if this doesn't change ur mine on getting one and ur parents still let u get a large snake i give u advise ... never handle a large snake or even feed it alone .. pythons and anacondas tend to grab and hold on and a large snakes can really hurt like hell and even kill you.. this is just advise u can take it or leave it.
P.S. ive been bitten by our burm and it took 2 of us to get him off my hand it took almost an hour.. i have now a tooth that broke off in my finger and the burm was only 7 foot...and it hurt like hell ..
have had snake all my life and been breeding snakes and other reptiles for yrs

Answer 6

At 14 years old, you are too small and too inexperienced to handle such an animal. Believe me, even a 6-foot snake can be hard to control if it's having a tantrum and thrashing around. Scenario: let's say this 13-foot python mistakes you for dinner one feeding time and bites you. It begins to coil you rapidly. Do you really believe you can restrain and prise off a 13-foot snake?

They may not be snake haters; they are trying to protect the animal from being bought by someone who can't care for it properly.

Answer 7

You may be 14 but you are a beginner if you are asking such a question. The two have different requiremens, one is largely aquatic, one lives in the jungle. Do you have the means to provide adquate food, shelter, care for such an animal and someone to help you with the feeding, cleaning? Just because you don't like an answer doesn't make it bull&&&&.

I love snakes, I make fairly decent money and I even have my own house, but a 15 foot snake is too much for me to handle.

Answer 8

Maybe your quote is a bad one but an anaconda can be 30 feet long. A snake half that size could eat you. Where would you be able to keep it? It would need a concrete room. It would be able to break out of any cage. You are obviously only 14. You are not rationally thinking and I hope your parents have half a brain and tell you that you are not bright.