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

[Mr Green]

Update: My retic took his first small rat today. I'm pretty excited, but he's growing fast... Should I continue feeding him once every 5-7 days?

[Expensive hobby]

I would. All my youngins are on a 7 day schedule. Growing quick but not crazy fast.

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[Mr Green]

Can someone tell me what my retic is doing? Whenever I approach his tank he will come up towards me to investigate. He's the only one that does that, my balls and boa don't move when I approach their cages.

[reptileexperts]

Can someone tell me what my retic is doing? Whenever I approach his tank he will come up towards me to investigate. He's the only one that does that, my balls and boa don't move when I approach their cages.

thats his version of a cat jumping on your face at 345 AM, its FEED ME, they are curious animals by nature, and mine all come to the front of the cage when its close to feeding day. But if they have eaten, or are sleeping, they usually don't approach the glass unless they want food, or I get really near the tanks showing that I may interact with them.

[Rob]

Can someone tell me what my retic is doing? Whenever I approach his tank he will come up towards me to investigate. He's the only one that does that, my balls and boa don't move when I approach their cages.

Probably doing some trigonometry in his head, im convinced retics are geniuses

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[MrLang]

I don't want to ruffle feathers, but the original post here has you owning a small boa and then requesting an animal that sounds very similar if not identical to an adult boa. Why didn't you just grow it up?

Also, reading a lot of the replies here confirms my belief that Retics are not for everyone (in fact, probably a very small % of people) and are being promoted aggressively by breeders and future breeders with either a narrow understanding of the average reptile keeper's skills and confidence or are outright trying to sell more animals.

I see a lot of "these guys can be friendly" "these guys can stay small" "they can breed small and live in small cages" from people who own a bunch and are trying to breed and sell them. Then on the other hand I see a lot of "my retic is a psycho and I'm a little afraid" "are you sure I shouldn't feed more often" and "I didn't realize what I was in for" from new keepers.

I'm not pointing fingers or suggesting foul play or anything, but I think this thread so far is a good reference for the frequent question of "I think I'm ready for a bigger snake"

[reptileexperts]

I don't want to ruffle feathers, but the original post here has you owning a small boa and then requesting an animal that sounds very similar if not identical to an adult boa. Why didn't you just grow it up?

Also, reading a lot of the replies here confirms my belief that Retics are not for everyone (in fact, probably a very small % of people) and are being promoted aggressively by breeders and future breeders with either a narrow understanding of the average reptile keeper's skills and confidence or are outright trying to sell more animals.

I see a lot of "these guys can be friendly" "these guys can stay small" "they can breed small and live in small cages" from people who own a bunch and are trying to breed and sell them. Then on the other hand I see a lot of "my retic is a psycho and I'm a little afraid" "are you sure I shouldn't feed more often" and "I didn't realize what I was in for" from new keepers.

I'm not pointing fingers or suggesting foul play or anything, but I think this thread so far is a good reference for the frequent question of "I think I'm ready for a bigger snake"

I have never suggested a retic is for everyone. What I can suggest is many people can handle the super dwarfs out there because they are smaller and more reasonable.

Breeders push because they are trying to kill the belief that retics are dangerous and terrible animals to keep. That was back in the 90s before they were captive bred for many many many more generations and they remained to be a calmer species.

Are they for everyone. Absolutely not. Are they for only a select few? That's not exactly true either. More sizes are becoming available and with that more people are available to raise these amazing snakes. Watch my YouTube channel for more.

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[Rob]

I don't want to ruffle feathers, but the original post here has you owning a small boa and then requesting an animal that sounds very similar if not identical to an adult boa. Why didn't you just grow it up?

I hadn't said anything, but this thread has some very questionable remarks/questions for someone that will be keeping a retic. My initial thought was, this person isn't ready to keep one of the huge snakes. Again this isn't a knock or to start anything at all. Just what I took away from this thread.


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[Mr Green]

I'm sure those comments are a knock against myself for this thread. While this retic is my first giant python, this is not my first time being around a retic. I have handled several adult retics.

I understand entirely what I am getting myself into and have the funds/dedication to provide for my snake during the entirely of it's life.

Also this community is extremely helpful when it comes to retic knowledge and makes me feel even better about my purchase.

[Rob]

I'm sure those comments are a knock against myself for this thread. While this retic is my first giant python, this is not my first time being around a retic. I have handled several adult retics.

That's cool. Just when a thread starts out asking for suggestions on a snake that won't get over ten feet, to out of the blue getting a retic off an auction. With some what most would consider novice questions thrown in the mix, it raises some concern thats all.

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