Dwarf/SD Retics

[redstormlax12]

I got mine from steve at repti-racks. But try looking on faunaclassifieds and kingsnake. There was a guy selling his last 08 male for 250. Kingsnake usually has a really good selection of pythons.

[SS4Luck]

Thanks for the help guys. Im a month or better out from even thinking about putting money down for one, i jsut want to get everything ready for when i do get one, i hate getting a snake and running around town trying to throw everything together for it that day.

I would like to keep it under 10' preferable under 8' I just think retics are one of the most amazingly beautiful snakes out there, i dont want a morph I just want the classic retic pattern

anyone have a link to a care sheet for one? or should i just find one for a normal retic

[redstormlax12]

Just use a care sheet for a normal retic. And ill have mine in a 4x2x1 which will be plenty for my male. You can email me at redstormlax12@hotmail.com if you need any questions answered quick about them.

[NorthernRegius]

Thanks for the help guys. Im a month or better out from even thinking about putting money down for one, i jsut want to get everything ready for when i do get one, i hate getting a snake and running around town trying to throw everything together for it that day.

I would like to keep it under 10' preferable under 8' I just think retics are one of the most amazingly beautiful snakes out there, i dont want a morph I just want the classic retic pattern

anyone have a link to a care sheet for one? or should i just find one for a normal retic

I have a LTC pair of SDs from Bob Clark. They are both under 10ft & are very cool snakes. I recommend a CB SD male if you like smallest length possible. My male is very tame, however during breeding season he cares more about getting with his girl just like a typical Retic. It's cool to have adult Retics that feed on Med-Lg FT Rats.

I hope to produce some more eggs like last year AND this year see them hatch too! Baby SDs are smaller than BPs! They are also very active snakes when they are young, I like to offer them hides & a bit extra room to explore. They are also FAST movers! When working with them I find slow deliberate motions are best, at least at first.

Please make sure to get familiar with the LOOK of SDs, they are different than the mainlands- if in doubt get pics before you buy & post them up. We'll help you.

[sg1trogdor]

I got mine from Gerrick Demyers at http://www.royalconstrictordesigns.com/ very pleasant experience. He is a real stand up guy.

As for a differnce from norm to sd tics. I think they are the same. Mine is a real sweet heart but a bit flighty at first when you reach in for him. He always looks like hes gonna bite but hasn't so far. Well he got me once when I was feeding. Note to all "snake is faster than you are". lol.

[SS4Luck]

Note to all "snake is faster than you are". lol.

thats sig quote material

I have a LTC pair of SDs from Bob Clark. They are both under 10ft & are very cool snakes. I recommend a CB SD male if you like smallest length possible. My male is very tame, however during breeding season he cares more about getting with his girl just like a typical Retic. It's cool to have adult Retics that feed on Med-Lg FT Rats.

I hope to produce some more eggs like last year AND this year see them hatch too! Baby SDs are smaller than BPs! They are also very active snakes when they are young, I like to offer them hides & a bit extra room to explore. They are also FAST movers! When working with them I find slow deliberate motions are best, at least at first.

Please make sure to get familiar with the LOOK of SDs, they are different than the mainlands- if in doubt get pics before you buy & post them up. We'll help you.

This is why i am starting my research and questions now. Im not so much looking for the smallest snake possible, im looking for something that i dont have to worry getting HUGE and unmanagable and something that in 2-4 years i wouldnt be abelt to handle and have to give up. I know the SDs dont look exactly like the mainlanders, but i ahve seen people on here with SDs that are close to the big guys and thats the type of look i would be going for. I think the dark background with the black pattern is just amazing, or a tiger

but i am getting ahead of myself im want something under 12' so that i dont always have to have someone there when i have it out. My gf is real cool with snakes, but her limit is about 6' so if i ever got in trouble she would play the scenario in her head

"hmm if i dont save him i get the corvette and our animal collection, and if i do save him i get nothing. Either way i risk running up to a snake 3x as big as me.... *picks up keys and walks out*"

ill check out everyones links and start making my xmas list

[redstormlax12]

There were tiger SD's produced this year. They were going for 850 each which i thought was actually really reasonable seeing as how they were the first SD tigers.

[sg1trogdor]

thats sig quote material

I feel honored. You used my quote lol.

[NorthernRegius]

This is why i am starting my research and questions now. Im not so much looking for the smallest snake possible, im looking for something that i dont have to worry getting HUGE and unmanagable and something that in 2-4 years i wouldnt be abelt to handle and have to give up. I know the SDs dont look exactly like the mainlanders, but i ahve seen people on here with SDs that are close to the big guys and thats the type of look i would be going for. I think the dark background with the black pattern is just amazing, or a tiger

but i am getting ahead of myself im want something under 12' so that i dont always have to have someone there when i have it out. My gf is real cool with snakes, but her limit is about 6' so if i ever got in trouble she would play the scenario in her head

"hmm if i dont save him i get the corvette and our animal collection, and if i do save him i get nothing. Either way i risk running up to a snake 3x as big as me.... *picks up keys and walks out*"

ill check out everyones links and start making my xmas list

You bet!
Here's some pics of mine-

[warman0712]

What would I get if I want a snake that gets over full grown female ball python size but under a full grown retic or burm? How big do SD's get and how big do Dwarfs get? Also what are there prices as baby's for SD's and D's?I want something different than a carpet python but also a bit bigger. Thanks.