Burmese or Retic

[Denial]

be sure to check out some adult dwarfs before you purchase one becuase you think it will stay small. Ive seen some pretty large "dwarf " retics.

[RebelYell83]

theres always the island animals,,such as the sri laken locale burmese that stays around 8ft

[Boanerges]

I have always liked the way retics look but for some reason I am partial to burms. So my choice would be burm

[Kara]

Are the bp's and boa the extent of your herp experience to date? How long have you kept them?

We keep Burms & more than a few retics, and I think you should apprentice with someone who keeps both species, but especially if you are considering a retic. I do not consider Burms & retics to be on the same "playing field" in terms of giant snakes...retics tend to be much more alert, smarter, more reactive & require a more sensitive & experienced keeper.

Please, please try to see if you can find a mentor who has big snakes that you can work with hands-on & gain some experience with both Burms & retics. This may help you determine whether or not you are ready to commit to a giant, much less which species. Both species require a fair share of time, husbandry effort & $$$ to properly care for, feed & house. Do not acquire a giant on a whim, please. Do a LOT of research into their proper care. They are not like "taking care of a ball python, but bigger," as I've heard some folks describe it.

I like Burms. I love retics. And I wholeheartedly encourage you to look into some of the other smaller, yet equally rewarding "medium" python species as alternatives. Giant snakes are a big commitment...please make sure you're ready for it before taking the plunge.

[Ben Biscy]

how about a borneo bateater?

[retic720]

I totally agree with what KLG said

However, I still feel it's the thread starter's choice if he wants one. All I simply ask is that he thoroughly does his homework

THanks

[carpenter tony]

Doesn't get any better then a Purple Albino Retic!

that is a cool pic a very stunning snake!

[FIEND_FO_LYFE]

id say jampea dwarf retic.
big, not huge...
or a bateater if you got 2000 bucks...

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