Can I see your adult dwarf and super dwarf retics?

Hey guys,

So I'm seriously considering picking up a dwarf or super dwarf retic in the next few months. I've seen some at the last couple expos and have fallen head over heels. I'd like to see some pictures of adults though, as I've only seen juveniles and would like to get a better idea of what to expect in a few years should I take the plunge.

Thanks :)

I'd love to see this too. I love the looks of retics but couldn't manage anything more than a dwarf variety. Most of what ive seen are reptileexperts'. :p

I'd love to see too! The hubby really wants a retic but we just don't have the room right now (well we do have "A" room...but I'm hoping it'll get turned into a nursery...not a retic room). I think we could handle a dwarf or super dwarf though.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

I'd love to see this too. I love the looks of retics but couldn't manage anything more than a dwarf variety. Most of what ive seen are reptileexperts'. :p

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Same here. I would like to eventually get a full sized one, but not until I'm older. I think a dwarf one would be good stepping stone for a big one in the future :)

This girls only 8-10 months old only 3-4 feet right I would love to see some full grown ones also!
http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/y...psf6395c67.jpg

/drool

I think Reptileexperts & Simple Man both have super dwarf animals. I know Simple Man has several YouTube videos but I'm not sure on the name...maybe under Breaking Balls? I love the look & personality of these guys as well & pictures are always good!

I'll be having a trio of 2 year old 50% Superdwarfs arriving within the next 2 weeks. I was told the father was right around 7 feet, and the mother was 9. However, my trio being F2s suggests that they'll be staying smaller than that. Only time will tell.

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Originally Posted by youbeyouibei

I think Reptileexperts & Simple Man both have super dwarf animals. I know Simple Man has several YouTube videos but I'm not sure on the name...maybe under Breaking Balls? I love the look & personality of these guys as well & pictures are always good!

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I think reptileexperts' are juvies, I could be wrong though. I didn't know Simple Man kept any, I'll go snoop around his fb page :P

http://reptileexperts.com/IMG_3638.jpg
50% Kalatoa 50% Mainland tiger, 8-9' roughly pounding 2 lb rabbits.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8...c57fbcd0_b.jpg
100% SD Pure Kalatoa, Anery near adult male. 2 years old. No wider than a fat corn snake and 4-4.5' long. Pounding medium rats weekly or small rats twice a week with very little extra growth at this point.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8...00427019_c.jpg
Another look at him

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8184/8...aa9f87c9_c.jpg
18 month old, 50% Kalatoa, 50% Mainland Platinum Retic FEMALE right at 1,000 grams eating medium rat every 4-5 days.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8234/8...d72b1944_c.jpg
Comparison to a 1 year old Purple DWARF (high% Jampea) female feeding on Medium - Large rats every 4-5 days. Currently 6' and 1500 grams hatched Feb 2012 by Stephanie Laumeyer

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8329/8...be1358ec_c.jpg
Comparison to a young mainland. Hatched in November 2012. Already on Medium Rats and pushing 1000 grams.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8...d0bc138e_c.jpg
Adult 50% SD Tiger fully stretched

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8...f3080c51_z.jpg
Last one - comparison of growth rate - this is a 50% SD Kalatoa Tiger het albino hatched August 2012 by Travis Kubes. A dime in both shots. I'll redo this again soon. She's growing about as fast as my mainland . . . some super dwarfs just grow when given the opportunity.

Thank you!!! :)

My females are all juveniles. I have 1 adult 50% that is around 6 years old that I showed. My Anery Male is also about maxed out for what I expect and will be ready to breed this season with my Platinum once she gets a little more size. There is plenty of variation out there with Super Dwarfs. Check out Travis Kubes youtube channel for vids of him pulling eggs off his adult 50% SD tiger girl who is the mother of my girl. shes around 8-9 ft and healthy as can be.

@Robbiescornfield F2 may stay smaller - it's really hard to guess. I'd be prepared for the larger size of the parents for a good probable grounds and then be happy when they stay smaller if you are wanting smaller.

Dwarf retics can and do stay small but only when they are kept under natural conditions - food heavy at times, and then light at times. This simulates how the conditions are on the islands from which that were exported originally, hitting peaks of food during peaks of bird activities. But still with Dwarfs, most have crosses done to them in order to get morph blood in there this causes them to be larger. The mom of my purple dwarf was 14' and I expect her to get every bit of that. The dad was around 11'. The mom of my genetic stripe het albino dwarf was a 50% Seslayar at 12' and dad was 75% seslayar at 10'. This girl should stay around 10-11' maxed out.

Hope this helps!

been eyeing this super dwarf X Dwarf baby. From the pictures here it looks like dwarfs will be very manageable.

http://youtu.be/8hSyuMFRg0s

I don't have many pics. Mine are almost impossible to photo by myself. They are quick moving and like to get out and about and explore. This video shows them pretty well. My male is around 5' and the female right over 5'. They are full grown and eat small rats.

Regards,

B

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Originally Posted by Simple Man

http://youtu.be/8hSyuMFRg0s

I don't have many pics. Mine are almost impossible to photo by myself. They are quick moving and like to get out and about and explore. This video shows them pretty well. My male is around 5' and the female right over 5'. They are full grown and eat small rats.

Regards,

B

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After watching this I don't really want one anymore. That snake is WAY too active for my liking. They're still really cool looking though. I want something bigger but slower moving.

EDIT: almost reminded me of a corn, milk, or kingsnake. Thats the main reason i don't like them. Too fast and squirmy.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

After watching this I don't really want one anymore. That snake is WAY too active for my liking. They're still really cool looking though. I want something bigger but slower moving.

EDIT: almost reminded me of a corn, milk, or kingsnake. Thats the main reason i don't like them. Too fast and squirmy.

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They move quickly for awhile. They do slow down eventually but they are active snakes. I can't photograph them by myself and my girlfriend isn't super comfortable around them. My brother filmed that clip last time. I need to update the video but I need two people that don't mind the movement.

Regards,

B

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Originally Posted by Simple Man

They move quickly for awhile. They do slow down eventually but they are active snakes. I can't photograph them by myself and my girlfriend isn't super comfortable around them. My brother filmed that clip last time. I need to update the video but I need two people that don't mind the movement.

Regards,

B

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I don't think they scare me so much as annoy me. I wouldn't want a snake that i find annoying bc that wouldn't be fair to the snake lol. :p

EDIT: I'll help you film it, just fly me out there!!! :D :rofl:

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Originally Posted by Simple Man

http://youtu.be/8hSyuMFRg0s

I don't have many pics. Mine are almost impossible to photo by myself. They are quick moving and like to get out and about and explore. This video shows them pretty well. My male is around 5' and the female right over 5'. They are full grown and eat small rats.

Regards,

B

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That was a great vid, thanks!
Now I want one even more :D

To be fair - my pure SD is very squirmy and flighty as well. You can put him in a tub on the ground to clean his cage and two seconds later he will be gone if you aren't watching him. However, anything and everything else that I have that is a mix of SD and Dwarf blood is extremely laid back and less flighty. With the only real exception being my adult male 50% SD Tiger who can be flighty for the first couple of minutes on the day before feeding when he knows its getting close to feeding time. Other than those instances though, they handle very, very well.