Retics. All personal preference. There are ample people who prefer burmese due to their extremely placid demeanor. Very laid back compared to a retic who just wants to go wherever they feel like it. My 14' girl decided after destroying her cage 3 times in one day yesterday, she wanted out of the cage when I was cleaning, so she darted and before I knew it about 6-8' of her were out and nearly gone. keeps you on your toes for sure.
11-22-2015, 03:59 PM
distaff
I like looking at pictures of retics, and the posts are always good, but currently have no desire for one.
A burm, someday, would be really nice. I'd have to be on my own, however. A snake that big is just a NO GO for the BF.
11-22-2015, 06:17 PM
JTA
You have to be somewhat special to own one of those. I am not that special. :colbert:
11-22-2015, 08:16 PM
gaitedappy
Re: Burmese vs retic
I absolutely love retics, they're beautiful, and one of my dream snakes, but I'll always love the burms too because I worked with so many that are just complete puppy dogs.
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11-22-2015, 08:54 PM
EL-Ziggy
Re: Burmese vs retic
I don't keep giants but I'd go with Team Burm. I think retics have more morph choices but the I'd take the more mellow temperament of the Burm.
11-23-2015, 11:36 AM
Megg
Re: Burmese vs retic
Quote:
Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy
I don't keep giants but I'd go with Team Burm. I think retics have more morph choices but the I'd take the more mellow temperament of the Burm.
I agree with everything you said!
11-23-2015, 02:31 PM
JoshSloane
I go with team burm. I have had both, currently have a burm. It absolutely comes down to personal preference. Both are massive snakes with incredible feeding responses, warranting a high level of care, consideration and experience once they get big. Personally I like how burms interact and move much better than retics. Once adults, a lot of burms I have seen become these big 'dopy' and almost goofy snakes that kind of 'lumber' around. Retics move much quicker and are seemingly decisive and cunning in their actions. Looking into a retics eyes you can almost see them logically working through a situation
That being said I am likely picking up a hatchling albino retic in the upcoming weeks.
11-23-2015, 02:43 PM
Albert Clark
Re: Burmese vs retic
I always marveled at both species and longed for the burmese. I have had space issues for years and that is the reason I haven't had either or. Would love to own both really. That day is coming. I do have to work on my hook training and make sure I have one of my relatives close by when I need a hand.
