Greetings, I was referred here from the Iguana zone.

Long story short, a guy at work ended up with a snake, ditched the girlfriend and didn't want it. I was told it was some sort of boa and took it from him.

So the ID is in fact a green Anaconda. I have had large snakes before and am in the position to handle one again, though I wasn't planning it.

My current issue is that the little sweety hasn't eaten in the week and change I have had her, nor in the couple weeks before I got her.

She's in a 150 gallon tank, currently blocked off so she has less than 1/2 of it. Tank is in temp set up mode, about 1/2 water, ambient temp is about 75F and basking is about 90F.

I know she's stressed, but I also suspect that as she is only about 2' long, that she really can't go months on end without eating.

I tried frozen then live mice (Both white and brown) tried the old dip them in chicken broth trick tonight.. again no suck luck.

Any other tricks would be welcome, I do have access to live chicks this time of year.. though they would be a bit big for her. I am currently thinking of feeding her manually soon just because I have no idea how long it has been..

Any advice is welcomed.

Don't know enough about Boa's to help, but wanted to say "WELCOME!"

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Welcome to HerpCenter, and I am glad you found your way over!
As I told you earlier the feeding is not yet any real issue. 3 weeks, to a snake, is inconsequential. Force feeding should only be done as a last ditch effort.
I would just leave the snake alone for a week. No handling, no mucking around in the tank. Just totally alone.
Then try to feed.

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Merlin,
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I know for an older snake 3-4 weeks is nothing, but as I understand it, an anna is born over 12"... and not knowing the history of this snake past a few weeks, and assuming it was bought from a local pet store out here in the boonies where I live (about 100 miles north of Seattle near the canadian border) I suspect she may not of eaten there either. Her skin feels loose on her body. Its been a long time since I had a large snake, but it doesn't feel right. Also since I have had her, she has not pooped, nor was there any evidence of such activities in the cage she came in.. which I can only assume was never cleaned.

And advice on tank size. I have the 150 blocked off to a little less than 1/2 size (about 20"w X2'L) would putting her back in the 10 gallon be better? she's a shade over 2' long now.

Forgive my paranoia... maybe part of it is ego, but I have taken on a dozen rescues in the last couple years. Everything from dogs to goats to herps. I haven't lost one yet, and a few are now living in a much better long term home. (call it the joys of living near a college town). This is the first that I've had a bad feeling about. I had a burmese for many years.. and I kinda have it in my head that this is payback for what I put that poor old girl through

I would put it back in the 10 gal and leave it be for a week.

If it hasn't been feeding then there would be nothing to come out the other end.

If the snake's skin is very loose than you may indeed have a problem. Have you ever force fed a small snake before? Its a very tricky and dangerous procedure. Done improprely it can kill the snake. Have you had a chance to have the snake looked at by a vet?
I would still give the snake a week left alone and then try to feed. If the snake still won't eat then we can back up and regroup.

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Merlin,
What's Life Without A Little Magic!

I'm going to have to side with the masses and say you still have some time before you really have to worry. If the next feeding doesn't go well you may want to try live mice. Though it's not ideal I have a pair of snakes that won't eat anything that they haven't themseves killed.

I also wouldn't take the tradtional form of force feeding. I would simply place the feeder in the snakes mouth and let him do the rest (you may have to place it in more than once). This method of feeding has worked well for me in the past untill snakes started eating on their own.

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If you live where I think you live,, you might want to check the laws there on anacondas,, especially if you live in the city limits. I live close to you.
On another note I agree with everyone else,, give just a little more time and let her settle in. If you have never force fed,, please have a professional show you before you try on your own. I can recommend a very good vet if you need one.

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I have sucker tattood on my forehead

I don't know much about anacondas, except that they grow enormous, but KrokadilyanGuy seems to have some really good tips. If your gut feeling tells you something is wrong though, I would definately take him to a vet if that is possible.

Good Luck!

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Zane Neher.

The great and strong man is one who bears within his character many contradictions.
Crocodilian care.