Quote Originally Posted by Sauzo View Post
I said 10' in the first year. A mainland female well fed can get 18'+. I hope you have a friend/wife/girlfriend to help you handle it when it's that large.

It's the main reason I really don't want anything over 11-12' as I handle my reptiles alone.

Kind of the same reason I am debating backing out of getting a Gila Monster or Beaded Lizard which I had planned to get in a couple months. Everyone I've talked to has told me I should be fine with one but if I did get tagged, expect to wish you died for 24 hours and then spend the next couple weeks recovering from the side effects since there is no anti venom for Heloderma.
I know you said 10, she's going to surpass it.

I'm a bodybuilder so I feel okay at 15' but yes I have help.

In negotiations for a 20 foot female now.

Get your gila, don't fear jumping into the cold water. I did, these snakes can kill me...you just need gloves. Never allow fear to interfere with dreams if you can handle the species then take the jump.