Retics

[bcr229]

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!

Honestly this isn't something I would have ever realized if I didn't keep both retics and boas. The adult retics eat every 7-10 days and usually get a full enclosure clean-out twice weekly. The adult boas eat every 4-6 weeks and usually need a full enclosure clean-out, as opposed to spot cleanings of urate, about a week before they're due to eat.