Retics

[Gio]

Actually mine paint more often than they spray.

Retics are fun BUT they are a lot of work, and when they get up to size you really need two people to handle them safely, even if they're good tempered.

They also grow fast, get the big enclosure before you get the snake, the lead time on orders can be months unless you have a truck and can find something used "locally".

This is really GOOD info.

The lure of retics is great, but I find it a bit sobering, if that term fits, that the high metabolism creates some extra work that some folks don't think about.

I have been rather on and off with SD retics. I want one, then I don't. Some of the reasoning, but not all is the extra work required for cage upkeep. Active and entertaining comes with a little bit of a price.

I'm glad you mentioned the "a lot of work" aspect. I think a great many retics are bought and placed when the actual commitment is realized, and this doubles when the cute, baby mainland moves into adulthood.

They are still a favorite of mine, but being realistic, I'm better suited for large BCs and coastal carpets.

Again, thanks for the perspective!