Dwarf/SD Retics

[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.

[SS4Luck]

well dwarfs can get 12+ feet and SDs stay under 10 more around 8

[warman0712]

Thanks.

[alohareptiles]

To those who have SD's...

Do you have to ever use a hook with them? Are there any hints when trying to tame a more aggresive SD? I'm probably gonna be picking one up in the near future...

[redstormlax12]

I never have used a hook on my SD. He's not even close to aggressive which is awsome. I think they get a aggressive reputation because of their feeding response. You can hook train yours if you would like but i dont really think it is necessary.

[mainbutter]

From what I've seen online, it seems that many people have crossed SDs to create smaller morph retics.

Unfortunatly this leads to "mutting" with sd/dwarf/mainland crosses, and this becomes a huge problem with the morph siblings..

I have seen plenty of snakes labeled as "super dwarves" that don't look like super dwarves. They don't have the darker coloring and smaller head and slight difference in pattern, in fact they very much like they have some mainland influence in them.

It is just something to note, if you want a super dwarf get it from a breeder who is working with pure SDs.

If you want something a little bigger than a SD, mutt crosses shouldn't be hard to find! Find any breeder making "super dwarf" morphs, and ask about normal siblings.

Hope that helps