Hi All:

To start with I have 2 ball pythons that I started out with 2 years ago that were babies. They are now 2.5 and 3 ft and thriving. I want to add to my collection of herps.

I need some help from you anaconda owners please.

I have a great opportunity to get a green female 2 yr old anaconda about
5.5' long. She will come with a tank setup 5' x 3' x 3' for now. I am not very familiar with their main needs, but I can easily supply for her and would love to try my hand with such a beautiful snake. I have been told by the owner that the snake is aggressive due to lack of handling.

I would like to build a larger enclosure (2 tier) if I get her and be able to provide a water hole in it for her to soak. What size enclosure would be appropriate to build for this. I am thinking in the 7-8' x 4' x 4' range. Would this work when she gets to adult size?

Also what would be the best way to heat the enclosure? Are top lights needed for basking purposes?

Any other info would be a great help if I decide to take this project on. My main objective is to provide the best for this snake if I get it.

thanks for your help....