So - deposit is down

[Sauzo]

Sauzo correct me if I am wrong. For me size is not as important as temper and health when it comes to retics. A happy, nice, easy to handle 20 foot giant is easier to handle and care for than a 12 food monster of an animal that hates you or unhealthy one. Retics get big. Some larger than others. Love them for who they are either from a distance in someone else's collection or with the respect they deserve in your own.

NO I don't want my retics to be huge but I do want them to be healthy and will provide proper husbandry for them.

To OP... I love the ones you have picked out. Very nice looking for sure. I wish you the best with your new pet.

Well, any snake no matter how calm or laid back can have a bad day. They are still wired by nature and dont really get domesticated like a dog. So with that said, my 7' female BCI, Rosey, who i have had for 6 years or so since she was a little 18" worm, did tag me when i startled her. She has never bitten anyone even when the vet stuck a needle in her nose to get a culture. The most she has done is hiss once or maybe twice. So anything is possible.

I do agree though, a mellow larger snake is more pleasurable to deal with but for anything over 13 feet, i would want a spotter just in case.

And retics are great but they require a lot more than boas. And generally they are always on the go. With my boas, they are content to just stretch out on me and usually hang their head down looking at the floor.