Burmese vs retic

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Originally Posted by artgecko

It's a tough call. I don't own either now, but would probably opt for a retic if / when the super dwarfs become more widely available, affordable, and breeders have worked out of some the temperament issues by crossing them with dwarfs. I just don't have the space or desire for a larger snake (say, 8' and over), but retics are just gorgeous so if the smaller ones are ever more reliably handle-able, I'd opt for a SD morph of some type. The dwarf Burms are interesting too... and I do like the caramel albino Burms.

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Great minds think alike :)

I've kept both standard Retics and Burms but currently have a stunning Dwarf Hypo Burm . Great display animal - handles like a soft Royal python but is alert and inquisitive (24/7) like Retic .

I missed out on a Super Dwarf Lavender Albino Retic just yesterday ( bargain £250). :(

I have kept both, too. I love the variation in the retics but my heart is with the albino green burms. I had a goldenchild retic and she was gorgeous. (I've had several other retics, the GC was just my favorite.) My favorite of all the snakes I've owned was Kaliya, my albino green. She was so sweet and so pretty. I had to get out of the giants, though, due to back issues. Now I'm back with balls--my very first of all snakes. :) Aditi is becoming my favorite, though. She is super inquisitive, like a retic, gentle like my burms, but at a manage size that won't strain/injure my back. :) She is the best of all three worlds. :)

I love the burmese pythons. Had one for 5 or 6 years before he died suddenly. He was awesome and very puppy dog tame. He would sit in front of the fireplace in the winter or chill under the couch. I would love another at some point if I can find one locally.