Are anacondas human friendly?

Not at all. Like all snakes, they have their own, individual personalities. With most snakes it ranges from “puppy-dog tame” to “bitey.” With anacondas, however, their personalities seem to range from “vicious, face-biting bastard” to “Satan himself.” They really don't like being handled. read more

With anacondas, however, their personalities seem to range from “vicious, face-biting bastard” to “Satan himself.” They really don't like being handled. They'll spray you with nasty-smelling musk to demonstrate how much they dislike your mere presence. read more

“Friendly" is a relative term. They don't really have the mental capacity for friendship (they lack the necessary structures in the brain). However, there are quite a few species that are capable of being comfortable with human handling. Some snakes will even enjoy it because humans are warm. Snakes like warm. read more

Anacondas are generally more friendly if you hold the rat in your hand for it while it's eating. It understands that you have trapped it's prey for it, and becomes grateful. It soon associates your hand with the positive emotions it feels upon seeing a rat. read more