Few random shots.

[RamMac]

Rumor has it this fella's brother may be making a showing on the board sometime soon.

Very soon.

[redshepherd]

You're really making me want one... beware.

He's beautiful

[Gio]

You're really making me want one... beware.

He's beautiful

I think we've talked dogs here before. Apologies I always though you were a male until I saw this Avatar today.

The big key with these is the FINAL adult size. I see a lot of posts about "my new reticulated python" but very few about "My 6, 7, 8 or 10 year old reticulated python".


From the research I've done and the posts I've read, that I have felt confident in considering credible here, I decided to try them out. By "them" I am referring to the DWARF/Super Dwarf combinations noted for smaller adult sizes. The simple fact is, this species is truly one of the most active and interactive pythons you can keep. I would consider Papuan Olives, Olives and Scrubs close as well, but the stigma of the reticulated python is maybe only eclipsed by the king cobra.

In my situation, I need a snake that does not get overly large. I have prepared for a 10 foot 35 pound animal, but am not excited to go passed that.

Ideally, this guy will top out at 8-9 feet and have a rather lean physique.

If the size holds true to what I believe it will be based on factual information, I will recommend these critters to other experienced keepers!

I will blunt and honest if this snake ends up way beyond my wants or capabilities. I will be feeding using what is said to be a "maintenance diet"

I'm optimistic the growth and size will end up as expected.

Thanks for the nice comments. There will be at least 2 others here with closely related animals posting soon.

I'll use a real camera and work for some much better pictures when I get this guy out of quarantine and into the swing of settled life here.

[distaff]

He is beautiful. Retics have such a presence about them.

I prefer to work with easy keepers, so I enjoy the giants (and dwarf "giants") vicariously. Always appreciate posts on them.

[Reinz]

I think one of these is up your alley too.

We have similar tastes and I think you would enjoy one of these.

You've already acquired a nice collection so what's one more? LOL

Oh I have been struggling with the Retic desire for a few years now, especially since I have a local breeder tugging at my ear.

But for now, I'm standing firm in my commitment to no more additions until every one of my snakes are in their forever homes. I expanded my collection too fast and too soon. I'm building two T-25's now for my two big Carpets. Then I have to get a 4x3 arboreal AP enclosure for my Jungle girl.

You're not exactly helping me stand firm with all those photos of your pretty boy!
You're killing me Gio! Thank goodness Sauzo doesn't have a camera.

[redshepherd]

I think we've talked dogs here before. Apologies I always though you were a male until I saw this Avatar today.

We probably have, if it's to do with dogs!
Lol no problem- you know, I figured most people probably thought I was an older dude and were getting dudely with me, which is why I finally changed it.

If I can find a reliable SD line that stays until 8', I would totally commit to one.