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    Re: Time to move on. Semi graphic.

    Quote Originally Posted by Gio View Post
    That adds a unique look to the tat LOL.
    Yeah .. I’d get it done permanently


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    I ended up chatting with the breeder I re-homed Wallace with and asked how he was doing.

    His answer; "He's still a jackass."

    I've been successful with the various species I keep here, however when there is an issue, I tend to look inward and question what I could be doing wrong.

    It doesn't sound like I had anything to do with the changes in Wallace. I have read, and chatted person to person with people who've kept retics.

    It seems the consensus is that placid males may change during maturity and become intolerant of handling and territorial.

    While I like the fact he's mature and quite "male", I am relieved to know his antics were not going to change for the better any time soon.

    Unless I hear something down the road that is worthy of posting, I'll finish my Wallace updates with this post.

    He sure was/is beautiful though.




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    Re: Time to move on. Semi graphic.

    Gio! I’m so sad to hear this. For so many reasons, but mostly for what it put you through (that last bite was SAVAGE!!). You did so well by Wallace and I’m glad you were able to rehome him appropriately. It’s such a hard thing and you deserve big time respect for that! (Aside from providing him the coolest house around)

    And thank you for posting your story! It’s important for people to understand that these are big, athletic, wild animals and can be a handful for even the most experienced keepers. I’ve been tempted so many times to pick up a new scrub cause they’re just so freaking cool...but the bigger mine gets, the more trepidation I have because people just don’t realize how freaking STRONG they are! The likelihood that I’d be lucky enough to get two baby-tamed ones is slim to none and I can’t even imagine having to maneuver one with an attitude. 8 ft and 35 pounds is NO joke. Especially when their smart, agile, and athletic with those razor teeth!

    I’m sorry you had to go through it.

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    Re: Time to move on. Semi graphic.

    Not the first time a wild animal just isn’t tolerating us humans.
    I am sorry it ended with a bad bite for both of your sake, on the other hand it was what set you both free. My male I gave to a friend 3 years ago has never struck at him or given him a issue. Sometimes something just doesn’t click. I myself will never get a Retic and Im actually done buying any more snakes period as Im afraid they will outlive me at this point so the Burms and Balls are a wrap.
    I also never got a Retic because of the gamble. We have all seen puppy dog docile Retics and wide open Bat #%*>\% Crazy ones. Im not a gambling man. Im glad you are both onto more relaxing things. You made the right choice.


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    Strange coincidence

    Glo, i greatly admire all you posts and the efforts you made with Wallace. The SD dwarf is such a great idea but the reality
    if very different. I has SFE bite from Wisdom with the same slashing time wounds. eek!

    I am here today to put an ad on the adoption page for Biji. I put an ad on Fauna earlier this year; most of the responses seeemed to be from resellers. One seemed promising but it did not materialize. The he was is his winter blahs, so I decided to wait til spring. It will be difficult because I am kind of boned with this one.

    My female Darrah, is just as long at 10 feet or so but 1/2 the weight. Not near the personality.

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    You gave Wallace an awesome life and it's just a shame he didn't appreciate it and was, well, basically a little poop head. Some of them are and that's just how it goes.
    I'm glad you were able to find him a good home and I appreciate all that you've shared on the journey and your candor through it all.
    Best wishes and hopefully a lot less stress around your home now
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    Re: Time to move on. Semi graphic.

    Quote Originally Posted by AbsoluteApril View Post
    You gave Wallace an awesome life and it's just a shame he didn't appreciate it and was, well, basically a little poop head. Some of them are and that's just how it goes.
    I'm glad you were able to find him a good home and I appreciate all that you've shared on the journey and your candor through it all.
    Best wishes and hopefully a lot less stress around your home now
    Thanks to both of you that posted last.

    I'm really bummed it was too much. I love the species but think boas and carpets are my bag.

    I know there are good ones out there in retic land but I'm probably not going to look.

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    My carpet python has just as much inquisitiveness and personality as my retics, without the size and downright nasty attitude that some males have. I haven't had him very long but he has quickly turned into one of my favorites.

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    Re: Time to move on. Semi graphic.

    Quote Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
    My carpet python has just as much inquisitiveness and personality as my retics, without the size and downright nasty attitude that some males have. I haven't had him very long but he has quickly turned into one of my favorites.
    I dig hearing that.
    I’m really fan of carpets and their personalities.

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    Re: Time to move on. Semi graphic.

    Nothing beats a carpet but boas are a very close second. I almost got a retic too but now I'm kinda glad I didn't.
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