Burmese VS Retic

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Retics are more active, burmese more or less just sit there and rarely take flight. Male retics can be highly aggressive during breeding seasons, but some just stay relaxed. Male burmese are managable in size, and are essentially like a giant ball python - but regulations are more strict, and they can not move across state lines.

Retics: 8-12' males, 12-18' females - with larger examples from both sexes
Burmese: 7-11 males, 10-14 females - again, with larger examples from both sexes out there - more heavily bodied, more prone to obescity

Both require a lot of respect, and while they can be kept by beginner and seasoned keepers. much research should be done, and in best case scenario, you need to get some hands on time with both species as adults to decide. An adult untame retic is NOT for any keeper, and does require advanced care to handle. Same with burmese, if you get a wild card you could be in trouble when it is an adult. Both species will "calm" down quite well over time, hatchling retics are more prone to be bitey than adults. And burmese the same. Both require the need for multiple people to be around during times where you simply open the cage. My 10' tiger male has bit, wrapped, and pulled my arm into the cage when I opened it - fortunately I knew it was that time of year and went in with a full length glove so no damage was done.
My $0.02