SD Retic

[svtvenom]

Hi, I was wondering if dwarf retics usually like sit on your lap and will sit with you or are they constantly on the move. My boa would sit for a long time with me. I know they won’t be like a boa but do they never sit still?


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[AbsoluteApril]

Retics are pretty much going to be on the move. I would not consider them a 'lap snake' like a boa. Usually when I have a retic out, they want to move around and check stuff out and go exploring. I've had some of my boas fall alseep while being held before. Different for sure!

[Snakeboyaz]

No experience with Dwarf or super dwarf but my 2 mainlands don't stop for anything. They do seem to slow down a little after 5-10 minutes. They are not a relaxing snake to work with they sure are fun.

[dakski]

Retics are pretty much going to be on the move. I would not consider them a 'lap snake' like a boa. Usually when I have a retic out, they want to move around and check stuff out and go exploring. I've had some of my boas fall alseep while being held before. Different for sure!

Yeah, I agree from my experience with Boas and what I know of retics.

I have zero interest in retics because of how active they are and how big they get. Not the combo I want. My corn snakes give me a workout at 4FT and thin.

Both my boas have fallen asleep on me and often. If I had a dollar for everyone my Ghost BCI Female, Behira, fell asleep on my lap, I could pay for her tank!

[svtvenom]

Ugh that sucks. I always have loved the way they look but I want something that could hang out with me like my boa.


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[Treeman]

Ugh that sucks. I always have loved the way they look but I want something that could hang out with me like my boa.


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If you're looking for something big and impressive but not as active, I've heard burms are more "relaxed".

[CALM Pythons]

If you're looking for something big and impressive but not as active, I've heard burms are more "relaxed".

Way bigger than a SD Retic. Your talking about a 13-16 foot 150lb snake now hahaha


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[bcr229]

I have an SD retic. He is MORE active than my mainland retics and much more of a jerk. Definitely not a lap snake. My 50% SD females are much more chill and even they won't sit still.

If you want a large lap snake look at a Dumerils boa.

[Craiga 01453]

If you want a large lap snake look at a Dumerils boa.

My Borneo STP is a perfect example of a lap snake. Bloods and STPs may be worth checking out too.

[AbsoluteApril]

My Borneo STP is a perfect example of a lap snake. Bloods and STPs may be worth checking out too.

I was going to suggest this as well. My blood is more sedentary than my BPs!
They are a great heavy bodied snake that doesn't get *too* big to handle alone