Super Dwarf/Jampea Reticulated Python

[Wh00h0069]

If I were you, I would go with a boa. They are likely going to be cheaper than sd retics, and are the exact size you are looking for. I have also heard that sd retics are very aggressive.

BTW, you mentioned that people seem to change during their teenage years. Research has shown that teenagers brains are still developing, especially their frontal lobes, which is their decision making part of the brain. So, it is true that teenagers do change.

[abuja]

If I were you, I would go with a boa. They are likely going to be cheaper than sd retics, and are the exact size you are looking for. I have also heard that sd retics are very aggressive.

BTW, you mentioned that people seem to change during their teenage years. Research has shown that teenagers brains are still developing, especially their frontal lobes, which is their decision making part of the brain. So, it is true that teenagers do change.

Yeah. I just don't want to admit my personality and likes/dislikes are changing... I just can't ever see myself without snakes within my top 10 priority list.

[Wh00h0069]

Yeah. I just don't want to admit my personality and likes/dislikes are changing... I just can't ever see myself without snakes within my top 10 priority list.

Hopefully that will not happen. A lot of snake breeders, including myself, have been into snakes since we were children. When I was a child, I was very fascinated by snakes. Once I was responsible enough to take care of a snake, and was making enough money to buy and care for one, my mom let me buy one. I have not looked back ever since. I bought my first one when I was around sixteen.

If I were you, I would not buy too many until you are sure that you will not grow out of wanting them. If you are planning on going away to college, then I would wait until after you finish to buy more snakes. Eventually work and relationships may change your mind concering snakes, so that is something to consider too.

Either way, let us know what you decide.

[PigsnPythons]

Not a chance. Retics are far more active for something that size. Most people I know would recommend a 4'x2' for an SD.

Thanks!

[Denial]

Your dad is more then welcome to come handle which ever ones he would like to. Two of my retics are a little high strung but I have one that is sweet as can be

[abuja]

Your dad is more then welcome to come handle which ever ones he would like to. Two of my retics are a little high strung but I have one that is sweet as can be

Awesome! Thank you so much. We're free today, friday, saturday, sunday, etc, every day but thursday, so which day is best for you is good for us.

[BallPythons9]

If I were you, I would go with a boa. They are likely going to be cheaper than sd retics, and are the exact size you are looking for. I have also heard that sd retics are very aggressive.

BTW, you mentioned that people seem to change during their teenage years. Research has shown that teenagers brains are still developing, especially their frontal lobes, which is their decision making part of the brain. So, it is true that teenagers do change.

So far everything you have mentioned are true and helpful to the OP, however, I think SD's tend to be a little more "high strung" and have aggressive feeding responses rather than being truly aggressive to their keepers. I think that can lead some people to think they are aggressive when they are really not. Also a CB SD raised from a baby should calm down over time much more than a wild caught one would.

[abuja]

So everyone agrees that Super Dwarfs can make good pets if handled from a young age? I know a BCI would have a better temperament, but I like a challenge. Who are some of the super dwarf owners on this site, and can you post pics, please?

[Jyson]

So everyone agrees that Super Dwarfs can make good pets if handled from a young age? I know a BCI would have a better temperament, but I like a challenge. Who are some of the super dwarf owners on this site, and can you post pics, please?

To tell you the truth, they aren't that aggressive at all. Their feeding response is incredible, but once you get them out of the cage, they can be very manageable. I have never heard mine hiss ever, and I have only been biten once, and that was just my mistake.

But I agree with Denial, given your age, I would wait on SD retics and get a ball python. Trust me if SD retics are something you truely want then when the time comes you're still going to want it just as bad, plus they'll be more affordable. I wanted to get my first snake when I was 13, but my folks stepped in. As a result, I got my first on my 18th B-day, and I thank them for that, I wasn't prepared for one at that time. Also if you just want a low maintence snake, ball pythons are a better choice imho.

But then again, that is just my

[abuja]

To tell you the truth, they aren't that aggressive at all. Their feeding response is incredible, but once you get them out of the cage, they can be very manageable. I have never heard mine hiss ever, and I have only been biten once, and that was just my mistake.

But I agree with Denial, given your age, I would wait on SD retics and get a ball python. Trust me if SD retics are something you truely want then when the time comes you're still going to want it just as bad, plus they'll be more affordable. I wanted to get my first snake when I was 13, but my folks stepped in. As a result, I got my first on my 18th B-day, and I thank them for that, I wasn't prepared for one at that time. Also if you just want a low maintence snake, ball pythons are a better choice imho.

But then again, that is just my

If I were to get a 2nd bp, I'd get a female so in the future I could breed her to my normal male. What morphs are good morphs to prep me for future breeding possibility? Actually, what would a het. albino female and a normal male produce? I can get a het. albino female for less than $100, including shipping.