Wallace is a decent size for a male, Dwarf X SD X minimal mainland, retic.
He's easily an 8 footer, maybe even 9. While certainly not a giant in relation to the mainland animals, he's plenty to handle solo for me.
Recently he stopped using his hide and I was considering removing it from the cage post cleaning session.
After the cleanup that included adding brand new bedding, the boy surprised me.
Photo taken last night.
A healthy reticulated python typically ends up looking lean and agile. Wallace is in that category which is why he is able to cram himself into the tortoise shell hide. I honestly thought he was just too large.
I'm going to make cleaning a more frequent event for this particular snake. He seems to have settled a great deal since I changed things out, although the temps here have dropped a lot and that may have contributed to his more laid back demeanor.
This photo is from the day I cleaned. He was interested in his hide the moment he went back into the cage, at least for a minute of two. Notice his length in comparison to the cage and hide.
Although Wallace ended up a bit larger than I wanted him to be, he's still manageable but certainly not for an inexperienced handler.
Nothing earth shattering here. I'm just surprised this semi-big fellow can still fit in his hide.
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