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

    Quote Originally Posted by reptileexperts View Post
    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

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    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.
    Dreamtime Exotics -- Check it out!
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