Male Super Dwarf Retic or Male Suriname BCC

Not sure we here to post this but I’ve had my male BCI for six months and I want another snake.

I’m still in the early stages of researching both but I was wondering which one would you pick and why? Personality? Pros and cons? Is there something you had learned after getting the snake that you wish you knew before?

Thanks in advance!


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I have no experience with Retics (dwarf or otherwise) but I would think about whether you want to have another snake that's quite similar to what you have now, or something different.

In my case, I have a carpet python now and will be looking for a boa and a short-tailed python for diversity, but I'm also acknowledging that I'm giving up having a breeding project which I could have by owning a pair of the same species. Different species will mean a little more effort since they might need different temps or humidity but also more different personalities and behaviors.

Both are great choices. My personal observation from my animals past and present.

Retic / BCC

12-20 feet/ 6-9 feet
very active/ Can be active but more laid back
Eats large and almost any correctly sized mammal (Rabbits and small pigs when grown but males smaller) / Eats jumbo rats at most.
Both are beautiful.
Both bring unique personalities.

I am partial to retics though.

Keep in mind this is my personal experience.

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Not sure we here to post this but I’ve had my male BCI for six months and I want another snake.

I’m still in the early stages of researching both but I was wondering which one would you pick and why? Personality? Pros and cons? Is there something you had learned after getting the snake that you wish you knew before?

Thanks in advance!


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It really boils down to what kind of snake you want. I have a bci and a male SD. My wife likes slower less active snakes so she has balls and the bci. I like more active and inquisitive snakes so I have corns and retics. My carpet seems like a nice mix of the two styles.

Both the SD retic and Suri BCC will top out at about the same size, but the retic will get there a few years sooner.

While retics are fun and highly intelligent snakes, they are also a lot more work to keep. They eat more often and have faster metabolisms, which means they make messes more often.

Cant go wrong with either but my vote would have to be towards a BCC. I have always been a boa guy though so my vote might be a bit skewed lol. And pretty much what BCR said, sums it up.

I do enjoy how my boa now usually just chills with me and does for hours. So a retic wouldn’t sit with me? He would be just always on the move or trying to get away? Are retics pretty friendly like a boas?


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The only time my retics are chill is when they are in shed.

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I do enjoy how my boa now usually just chills with me and does for hours. So a retic wouldn’t sit with me? He would be just always on the move or trying to get away? Are retics pretty friendly like a boas?


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If mine is out of his enclosure the only time he sits still for more than a minute is if he is going to poo. He'll spend 5 minutes trying to get somewhere or climb something, once he has accomplished his goal he will rest for a minute then be off again exploring.

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I think I’m probably leaning towards a BBC or maybe just another BCI. I really wanted a purple albino SD, they’re so beautiful. But I think I’d be happier with a boa.


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