With Retics, you just have to keep in mind it's a wild animal, and accidents happen, so you just always want to be on your guard... I wouldn't go as far to say they love coming out to play or anything, but if you work with them, they aren't always out to get you or anything.

Temperments will always vary from snake to snake, but Retics are known for their feeding responses, and that's something to deffinently consider a hook for. I typically don't ever go into my retic cages without a hook (this is a 100% must at night). A lot of mine will pretty much take anything that comes into the cage, including my hands.

In all honesty, I would suggest something a little better starter off from a ball, something like a Carpet Python or Boa might be a little, they stay a little more manageable size and can help out great in a little more advanced husbandry skills. If you are fully convinced on a Retic though, I would suggest a male for them staying a little smaller.

K80tik - Common sizes for yellow anacondas are males = 8'+, females 12'+. The only yellows on my site for sale were hypos, and I can't give prices after they were sold, but they were more than I sell normal yellows for. Just shoot me a PM if you have any questions! I already have males courting, so this season is looking good for them!