I think i'm ready for my first large python. Recommendations?

[Expensive hobby]

So after much consideration I decided to go with a retic. I won a sunfire reticulated python 100% het purple albino male for 190. Is that a good price?

Also it's 34 inches so i'll have a little time before he gets huge.

Price is pretty good. And emphasis on "a little but of time" lol. But males won't get crazy

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[bigt0006]

So after much consideration I decided to go with a retic. I won a sunfire reticulated python 100% het purple albino male for 190. Is that a good price?

Also it's 34 inches so i'll have a little time before he gets huge.

Hey not trying to rain on your parade but your the one that won tonight rite. You are located in georgia rite? If you are i think retics are a prohibited species in georgia

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[CryHavoc17]

Hey not trying to rain on your parade but your the one that won tonight rite. You are located in georgia rite? If you are i think retics are a prohibited species in georgia

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That would be news to me. Im fair certain the only regulations currently in place hete are on alligators, crocodiles, and venomous snakes

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[reptileexperts]

http://www.georgiawildlife.com/ExoticPets

you are incorrect. While local city laws may vary, state laws do NOT prohibit retics from the state of Georgia.

[bigt0006]

http://www.georgiawildlife.com/ExoticPets

you are incorrect. While local city laws may vary, state laws do NOT prohibit retics from the state of Georgia.

Wasnt sure just dont want to see someone get in trouble for something

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[Mr Green]

I have a quick question. I was doing some research and saw that young retics like a smaller cage so they feel secure. I was thinking about putting the 34 inch in a 20 gallon long. I have plans for a much larger enclosure when he grows, but how long could I keep him in that?

[reptileexperts]

If you can maintain proper husbandry in it it should be fine but not for long. They like small but not cramped. A 34" snake would do well in a 32 qt tub.

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[Expensive hobby]

I go from a 13.5qt MCB-S tub straight to a 41qt, and after that a 4x2x1, then to the big racks.

If any grow over 20' I will provide something larger.

You might get some aggression from the males if they go into a bare tub that's overly large. They feel like they have a "territory" and defend it as such.

Happened with my purple sunfire when I moved him into a 41qt. The two girls moved at the same time, and they are all the same age a d size, and he's the one that got aggressive. You can tell it wasn't a stressed defensive deal either, he was pursuing me lol. He grew out of it.

Be prepared to spend some money on a MUCH larger enclosure soon tho. They grow so fast. Especially a mainland tic.

Reptileexperts knows his stuff and I'd be happy to answer any tic questions as well.

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[Mr Green]

So my retic came in today. I'm a little worried because it was cooler this morning than I thought it would be. When I pulled him out he was cold to the touch and was pretty still. He's flickering his tongue a lot so I hope he's okay. Should I be worried?

[Expensive hobby]

Just gradually get some heat on him and he should be fine.

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