Retics do need to be humid, figure 50-60%. Not only do they get big but they get big very quickly compared to a snake like a boa constrictor that can take up to 7 years to reach its potential, so you'll need to find an adult-size enclosure 18 months after you get a hatchling.
They are fun and unlike my BP's and even boas they tolerate handling and human interaction readily, and they outgrow their baby defensiveness pretty quickly. That said, dealing with an adult on a bad day is like fighting a charged fire hose throwing a temper tantrum.
Retics also require more day-to-day maintenance than boas since they eat more often and have higher metabolisms. An adult retic may need a full enclosure clean-out two to three times a week because they'll poop every day for three days straight, where an adult boa that eats every 4-6 weeks may only have a bowel movement monthly.
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