Burmese VS Retic

Hello,
I've had LOADS of experience with boas, my biggest female was 9 feet and I love bigger snakes, and I want to get a even bigger python! I was just curious as which is more tame? I understand there are some odd balls, but im talking about a overall species, like for example everybody knows ball pythons are super tame, so which is more tame as a species? Also, what are some of the sizes? Basically, what are the pros and cons of both of these beautiful species? Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Billy

Retics are more active, burmese more or less just sit there and rarely take flight. Male retics can be highly aggressive during breeding seasons, but some just stay relaxed. Male burmese are managable in size, and are essentially like a giant ball python - but regulations are more strict, and they can not move across state lines.

Retics: 8-12' males, 12-18' females - with larger examples from both sexes
Burmese: 7-11 males, 10-14 females - again, with larger examples from both sexes out there - more heavily bodied, more prone to obescity

Both require a lot of respect, and while they can be kept by beginner and seasoned keepers. much research should be done, and in best case scenario, you need to get some hands on time with both species as adults to decide. An adult untame retic is NOT for any keeper, and does require advanced care to handle. Same with burmese, if you get a wild card you could be in trouble when it is an adult. Both species will "calm" down quite well over time, hatchling retics are more prone to be bitey than adults. And burmese the same. Both require the need for multiple people to be around during times where you simply open the cage. My 10' tiger male has bit, wrapped, and pulled my arm into the cage when I opened it - fortunately I knew it was that time of year and went in with a full length glove so no damage was done.
My $0.02

Thank you so much!!!!

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Originally Posted by reptileexperts

Retics are more active, burmese more or less just sit there and rarely take flight. Male retics can be highly aggressive during breeding seasons, but some just stay relaxed. Male burmese are managable in size, and are essentially like a giant ball python - but regulations are more strict, and they can not move across state lines.

Retics: 8-12' males, 12-18' females - with larger examples from both sexes
Burmese: 7-11 males, 10-14 females - again, with larger examples from both sexes out there - more heavily bodied, more prone to obescity

Both require a lot of respect, and while they can be kept by beginner and seasoned keepers. much research should be done, and in best case scenario, you need to get some hands on time with both species as adults to decide. An adult untame retic is NOT for any keeper, and does require advanced care to handle. Same with burmese, if you get a wild card you could be in trouble when it is an adult. Both species will "calm" down quite well over time, hatchling retics are more prone to be bitey than adults. And burmese the same. Both require the need for multiple people to be around during times where you simply open the cage. My 10' tiger male has bit, wrapped, and pulled my arm into the cage when I opened it - fortunately I knew it was that time of year and went in with a full length glove so no damage was done.
My $0.02

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X2.

Also, it is wise to start hook training early with both species for safety's sake; however, it is sometimes ignored by males in the breeding season, I have currently had great success doing it with my female retics though. First hand experience is a must for these guys.

Do the males still get really aggressive during breeding season if they're the only retic in the house?

Yes. It's hormones. There have been thoughts that they will not, and when I only had my mature male tiger, he was calm during his first season here. But after that he went nuts even though he was the only breeding sized retic in my collection the next season.

FWIW: you may or may not experience it. It's kind of like people, each person / snake will handle these times differently. By in large, males tend to be aggressive or at least more cage aggressive, when they are producing plugs.


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