Alice, The Titanium Reticulated Python

Decided to do a little handling before I go home for christmas.

I did hear her breathing, particularly when she was trying to get away the first minute or two. I'd like to hear your thoughts? But I dont think its RI. Maybe it was normally breathing or going to shed soon?

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Okay, after some research, it seems that retics are particularly heavy breathers? Freaked me out because I have never heard my other snakes breath, but I'm going with it being normal.

Especially because I got up close and personal (clearly) and I did not see mucus or hear popping.

Yup both of mine are very audible. On top of the heavy breathing, sometimes they makes a whistle you can hear from several feet away.

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Originally Posted by 67temp

Yup both of mine are very audible. On top of the heavy breathing, sometimes they makes a whistle you can hear from several feet away.

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So are both of mine. A hiss from a retic is also impressive.

She shed today. I didn't realize she was in shed, but that explains why she was in her warm hide more than usual. There was one long piece, but it did break up quite a bit too; the humidity is 70%.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/Ng3XCjL.jpg

Got her a new water dish from target so she could fit all the way. I'll be finished with her new 6x2x2 within a week or two (waiting on pro products), cant wait to show everyone.

https://i.imgur.com/EO2xTPz.jpg

Do you think she's more comfortable fitting in this water dish where she is touching all sides, or would she prefer more water, where she could sprawl out more? Wouldn't really be able to swin really but I could fit maybe 2' x 1-2'

https://i.imgur.com/7fq1YT5.jpg

You could always try something bigger & see how she reacts to it? Very beautiful snake, btw. Quite the re-decorator too. ;)

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

You could always try something bigger & see how she reacts to it? Very beautiful snake, btw. Quite the re-decorator too. ;)

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Thanks.

Just changed it today, but I think she likes it. Shes been swimming around. Its gonna be hard to clean though.

https://i.imgur.com/4vbp49o.jpg

For sure, bigger "swimming pools" can be messy & hard to deal with. But at least your snake will be having fun, driving you crazy! :rofl: