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Hi! My first retic....

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  • 10-20-2009, 03:48 PM
    KaioSama
    Hi! My first retic....
    Hello, been browsing the forums for a bit, but want to introduce myself. I have 2 BP's; 1.0 normal, and 0.1 Bumblebee. Me and my friend are starting a rather large breeding project in the next year. I'm currently enrolled in college to become a vet, specifically herpetology. But only 2 semesters in, so it's going to be a while.
    This past weekend at Hamburg, I somehow ended up leaving with this beauty, Jago. I definitely never expected to get a retic, but she caught my eye, and I couldn't resist haha:P.
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../4/6/jago4.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../4/6/jago3.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../4/6/jago2.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../4/6/jago1.jpg

    Do they normally get more purple/gray with age? It doesn't show up well in the images, but she is stunning in person. I can't get over her colors :D
  • 10-20-2009, 04:53 PM
    blackcrystal22
    Re: Hi! My first retic....
    Just be prepared for her size when she gets older and hook-train her early on.

    I have seen some examples of purples get more purple with age, but usually the purple tends to look more lavender or gray as they get older.
  • 10-20-2009, 04:54 PM
    likebull1
    Re: Hi! My first retic....
    very nice retic, she wont be a baby for long hahaha....

    And i definitely second the hook training
  • 10-20-2009, 05:00 PM
    KaioSama
    Re: Hi! My first retic....
    Haha, yea I'm anticipating her getting big very soon. I know a lot of people are reluctant to see someone jump in with a new giant snake with everything that's going on legally. But I have the knowledge and some experience with them. Time to jump in. Don't worry everyone, I won't let this become another example of foolishness.
    I have been studying and researching snakes years before I ever owned one. Just been a passion of mine, and the reason I'm going to school. It seems like there are not enough herp vets around. I would rather deal with them than neutering and putting down dogs and cats. Thank you all for the advice though. It's nice to have any input. :)
  • 10-20-2009, 05:03 PM
    likebull1
    Re: Hi! My first retic....
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KaioSama View Post
    Haha, yea I'm anticipating her getting big very soon. I know a lot of people are reluctant to see someone jump in with a new giant snake with everything that's going on legally. But I have the knowledge and some experience with them. Time to jump in. Don't worry everyone, I won't let this become another example of foolishness.
    I have been studying and researching snakes years before I ever owned one. Just been a passion of mine, and the reason I'm going to school. It seems like there are not enough herp vets around. I would rather deal with them than neutering and putting down dogs and cats. Thank you all for the advice though. It's nice to have any input. :)

    Well as long as you did your homework and have an appropriate sized enclosure, all is well. Good luck with her.
  • 10-21-2009, 02:54 PM
    OG2
    Re: Hi! My first retic....
    Good luck with that beauty, you gotta love the retics
  • 10-21-2009, 04:58 PM
    RBCpythons
    Re: Hi! My first retic....
    beautiful find!!! i love retics. absolutely my favorite snakes on the planet. especially the albino morphs
  • 10-23-2009, 07:12 PM
    JimmyBalls
    Re: Hi! My first retic....
    Congrats on the pick up she's a beauty! :gj:
  • 10-23-2009, 09:30 PM
    Mike Schultz
    Re: Hi! My first retic....
    Beautiful retic.
  • 10-23-2009, 09:37 PM
    mainbutter
    Re: Hi! My first retic....
    Good luck :D
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