Python Reticulatus Wallace Progression!

[jmcrook]

He’s looking good, Gio! Seems like he and Gerald are probably right about the same size and mass. Gerald is quite the edgy critter when handling too. Though the other day I let mom chill on the floor next to me and he was surprisingly calm about it. No darting or running or anything


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*let HIM chill on the floor... damn predictive texting


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[EL-Ziggy]

Wallace is looking GREAT Gio! I really love the outdoor pics and I just noticed the purple tongue.

[Gio]

This was a first for me here.

I was feeding Wallace today, actually he is still swallowing as I type. He knew I was prepping food earlier and instinctually went up to his perches. He was draped the length of the cage. When I figured out where his head was, I opened the opposite door and dangled the rat.

That's when things went south. He swung around, shot out toward the rat, completely missed it, and instead he caught his own back half. He actually thought he had the rat and started to constrict himself.

I was dumbfounded and wasn't sure what my next move was going to be. Luckily, he released his bite, but was still so worked up he started constricting his hide.

I was like, dude,,,,, you are making an absolute fool of yourself! He eventually found the dropped rat, moved to constrict it, but never bit it. He instead sat focused on my bigger heat signature.

He's all done now, and I'm trying to find out if he damaged himself at all. I don't think so.

He's a complete nut at feeding time, like psycho nuts. Makes my boa looked well mannered. My carpet is starting to act like Wallace and she's a bit more keyed in these days. Don't get me wrong, the boa is still fired up, but by comparison he's easy.

These are from last night before Wallace went mental.



I know he's not capable of feeling embarrassment but he should be embarrassed LOL!



He is hopefully topping off. I don't find him the easiest pet here. We have our moments for sure.

[Zincubus]

He's absolutely stunning .
No other word .


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[jmcrook]

“Get a retic” they said... “They’re so interesting and intelligent” they said... lmao! Sounds like that boy keeps you on your toes to say the least! Gerald is my wild card here. Feeding him is an ordeal sometimes. Will be easier once he’s in Phyllis’s 6’ cage


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[EL-Ziggy]

And now the little voice of doubt and second guesses speaks up, "Why didn't you get that retic Ziggy? "

W is the real deal Gio. Your care for your critters shines through. They're all hearty, healthy and I'd dare to say happy. Good job sir.

On the feeding front my all my snakes hit the tongs pretty hard too, the Olive is the fiercest of them all now, but the most insane feeding frenzied critter I've had were my frkn kingsnakes. They went bananas. Better a 4ft king than a 7ft retic though. .

[Gio]

And now the little voice of doubt and second guesses speaks up, "Why didn't you get that retic Ziggy? "

W is the real deal Gio. Your care for your critters shines through. They're all hearty, healthy and I'd dare to say happy. Good job sir.

On the feeding front my all my snakes hit the tongs pretty hard too, the Olive is the fiercest of them all now, but the most insane feeding frenzied critter I've had were my frkn kingsnakes. They went bananas. Better a 4ft king than a 7ft retic though. .

You called it Zig, I was thinking King Snake as they will actually eat themselves.

JM,,,,, Oh boy isn't that the truth,,,, they are not "beginner snakes LOL!

[Gio]

I forgot to mention while he was swallowing his rat I reached in to reset his hide.

He pulled a monitor lizard move. He totally tail whipped at me, and blasted coco husk across the room.

He’s still pretty pissy tonight. He’s struck the glass twice when I’ve been near the cage.

Seems attacking himself has resulted in a ruined evening.

Lights out buddy, I’ll see you in a couple of days.

[EL-Ziggy]

Way to respect the beast and give him some space G. I'm sure he'll be back to his normal self in a few days.

[jmcrook]

I forgot to mention while he was swallowing his rat I reached in to reset his hide.

He pulled a monitor lizard move. He totally tail whipped at me, and blasted coco husk across the room.

He’s still pretty pissy tonight. He’s struck the glass twice when I’ve been near the cage.

Seems attacking himself has resulted in a ruined evening.

Lights out buddy, I’ll see you in a couple of days.

I get that move from Gerald all the time, a bit from Phyllis as well. They are NOT fans of having their tails messed with lol. Haven’t had anyone strike the glass in months though.


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