Python Reticulatus Wallace Progression!

[Gio]

I'm actually surprised to tell you the truth. While retics are large, they require no where near the space large monitors do. And i think Kris was breeding water monitors. They get big. I had a Nile Monitor about 30 years ago which i got as a hatchling from a local breeder. He was the most laid back lizard i have seen except when around one particular buddy of mine which he REALLY hated and took a shot at him with his tail. He was about 5 feet at the time and lucky for my buddy, he was quick. The tail put a nice dent/break in the sheet rock wall lol. I ended up having to re home him as he grew beyond my financial abilities being i was an 18 year old kid living on his own in an apartment along with a few geckos, pacman frog and a BP lol. I miss him though and still think about him. He was hands down my favorite pet especially since i got him as a little tiny hatchling who would chase crickets around the cage lol.

100% agree and I think he's selling the last of the monitors as well.

I am interested in the monitors, I actually love them but I'm not able to keep them. Too much work, which is why snakes are perfect for my situation.

I'm a bit bummed that the Vital Webpage is down completely. I liked the care sheets and descriptions that were listed there for various types of retic SD and dwarf populations.

Maybe the hobby, or at least the breeding part of it, ran its course.

[Gio]

Even into adulthood, the arboreal habits of retics don't seem to disappear.

Wallace has been right here for 3.5 days.



When I move about the room, I'll see his head drop down for a potential ambush.

He seems to be very comfortable using his perches, which is nice because I love watching him do his thing.

Good stuff!

[Gio]

He fed from the perches tonight and was insane. Never came down, until much later tonight.

I'm having some issues transferring pictures so unfortunately I don't have anything to show.

But our long time in the canopy came to an end after feeding today.

[Gio]

Some beautiful, NEW, post shed pictures.

Wallace is 2 years and a month old now. 7.5 to 8.5 feet long and filling out.

He's looking like the tiger I've always wanted.



The head and neck tie in area is looking full and solid.



Interesting item to look at here: A few new, black markings on his head. I like them.


Closer and some tongue.



Handsome boy!

[Valyrian]

God Damn it... Now I definitely have to get one of these!

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[Gio]

God Damn it... Now I definitely have to get one of these!

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You might as well. Got the Burm already,,,,, Time to round out the large Asian python quest!

[richardhind1972]

That’s one stunning snake gio ,his markings are incredible

You should of gone up Doncaster Sunday Valyrian there was loads of really cool retics,like the ones I posted pics of in off topic cafe, peter rice had some incredible retics


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[Valyrian]

That’s one stunning snake gio ,his markings are incredible

You should of gone up Doncaster Sunday Valyrian there was loads of really cool retics,like the ones I posted pics of in off topic cafe, peter rice had some incredible retics


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I've been thinking about going to the next one. Only one thing makes me question going.

This forum is cool but a lot of the reptile community seem to be idiots to each other online. Are there a lot of those kinds of people at the show or are most of them ok?

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[richardhind1972]

No they all fine mate, not many people speak to each other really , there’s so much to see at the racecourse inside show ground is huge ,everyone’s too busy trying to look at all the stalls and take it all in ,there’s loads of stalls with equipment and animals ,not just snakes there
Obviously the breeders will speak to you if you have any questions


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[Gio]

I've been thinking about going to the next one. Only one thing makes me question going.

This forum is cool but a lot of the reptile community seem to be idiots to each other online. Are there a lot of those kinds of people at the show or are most of them ok?

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That depends on the Forum and the moderators.

I have found most forum conversation friendly.

Facebook, which I don’t have is another story.
Also if you approach things from a pet owner standpoint you are more likely to get help. Coming in and talking like a breeder seems to ruffle the delicate feathers of some. At least I have observed it watching some of the dynamics over time.

You would enjoy an expo.