I think i'm ready for my first large python. Recommendations?

[MrLang]

I have never suggested a retic is for everyone. What I can suggest is many people can handle the super dwarfs out there because they are smaller and more reasonable.

Breeders push because they are trying to kill the belief that retics are dangerous and terrible animals to keep. That was back in the 90s before they were captive bred for many many many more generations and they remained to be a calmer species.

Are they for everyone. Absolutely not. Are they for only a select few? That's not exactly true either. More sizes are becoming available and with that more people are available to raise these amazing snakes. Watch my YouTube channel for more.

Www.youtube.com/reptileexperts

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Well put and I agree. I was speaking in grand generalities - typically the guidance on this forum in particular is responsible and ethical. I didn't and don't want to name names, but there are a lot of big breeders pushing this agenda a little hard.

[Mr Green]

Hey guys, so today I was handling my retic and I noticed when he breathes he's making a slight squeak/wheezing noise. My husbandry is spot on and his humidity in the cage is always 60-70%.

[Expensive hobby]

Hey guys, so today I was handling my retic and I noticed when he breathes he's making a slight squeak/wheezing noise. My husbandry is spot on and his humidity in the cage is always 60-70%.

Is he nearing shed by chance? Like has he already been blue this shed cycle?

Like Us On Facebook
Adrenaline Pumping Reptiles

[Mr Green]

Is he nearing shed by chance? Like has he already been blue this shed cycle?

Like Us On Facebook
Adrenaline Pumping Reptiles

Yes, he should be shedding in the next couple of days.

[Expensive hobby]

Could be loose scales in the nostril area. That can cause a pretty pronounced whistle from time to time

Like Us On Facebook
Adrenaline Pumping Reptiles

[Mr Green]

He's growing like a weed! Right now I feed him one medium sized rat once a week. Will that be enough for him for awhile? When do you guys normally upgrade them to rabbits?

[Expensive hobby]

When it takes about 3 jumbos to lump em up

Like Us On Facebook
Adrenaline Pumping Reptiles

[BPavery]

Like everyone has already said, Carpet Pythons are perfect for what you want. I think they're really cool snakes.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk