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SnoopySnake

03-18-15, 09:00 AM

Got some new pics of the little guy, as you can probably see, he's still got some stuck shed but I decided to leave it and let him do his own thing since its not on his tail or head/eyes. He took his second meal so well he flew off the perch for it. Now he needs a name, anyone have any ideas?

I suppose I'll use this thread for future updates/pics on this guy.

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6456_zpsdkfgbpmm.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6443_zpsmmwvwbv2.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6438_zpshexfo9c7.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6459_zpshh1sum0b.jpg

millertime89

03-18-15, 11:59 AM

Argh... I love these guys! Really happy to work with such an amazing locality.

Sylphie

03-18-15, 12:11 PM

I love his big eyes :D Really cool snake!

SnoopySnake

03-18-15, 05:53 PM

Argh... I love these guys! Really happy to work with such an amazing locality.

Oh yeah, I'm very happy with him, already. He seems so fearless and curious, and definitely eats good. He's definitely a lot different from anything else I've owned.

I love his big eyes :D Really cool snake!

Thanks! Those eyes really are something, huh?

SnakeyJay

03-19-15, 10:46 AM

Congrats on getting such a fascinating species... An SD is on my list once space allows and I find a reliable source for them. ��

sharthun

03-19-15, 01:12 PM

Looking good Snoop! Got to love those retic eyes!

Sublimeballs

03-19-15, 02:02 PM

Awe man, I really like your kala. He's a looker for sure. Have you noticed him "fire" up yet?

SnoopySnake

03-19-15, 02:09 PM

Thanks guys!

Awe man, I really like your kala. He's a looker for sure. Have you noticed him "fire" up yet?

Thanks! He sure is, I can't wait to see him with no more shed. Kinda hard to tell from the pics, but he was fired up in the first pic there. Its also a little harder to tell right now, with the stuck shed.

Tsubaki

03-20-15, 06:01 AM

what a beautiful little guy :D

SnoopySnake

03-20-15, 08:27 AM

Thanks :D Tried to get him out today, he was not happy about it at all... Time for a real hook!

prairiepanda

03-20-15, 11:00 AM

Retics are so beautiful! I'm quite jealous of your handsome friend. I would love to have a SD, but unfortunately I need to keep myself flexible for living locations(far too many places have banned retics). So I love to see other people's pretty retics!

SnoopySnake

03-31-15, 06:03 PM

This guy got his fourth meal with me today and is working on his second shed. Lets hope this one goes much better! http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6496_zps8fexrohf.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6495_zpsolfvp8jj.jpg

EL Ziggy

03-31-15, 07:28 PM

Looking good Adrian!

dave himself

03-31-15, 10:13 PM

The little dude is looking mighty fine Snoopy :)

SnoopySnake

04-01-15, 08:57 AM

Thanks guys! Waiting on my hook to get here so I can calm this feisty little guy down...

millertime89

04-01-15, 03:59 PM

I've used coat hangers and paper towel rolls in lieu of hooks before.

jossh27

04-01-15, 04:43 PM

What does "fire up" mean? Someone said "have you seen him fire up yet"

millertime89

04-01-15, 05:24 PM

Retics are notorious for going through gradual color shifts during a normal shed cycle. Mine typically look best just after shedding and in the evenings. They can go from a muddy brown to having bright silvers and greens.
Dark (not in shed, maybe getting close but she was still a few weeks out):
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq191/KKMpunkrock2011/Mobile%20Uploads/20150131_230307_zpsx4ichse2.jpg

in between:
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq191/KKMpunkrock2011/Mobile%20Uploads/20150214_143312_zpspxzfijp2.jpg

That's the same snake. I don't have a picture of her really fired up.

SnoopySnake

04-01-15, 07:36 PM

She's beautiful Kyle. I've been using a coat hanger for some time now but my hook finally got here today so once he sheds I'm going to start calming him down, hopefully...

millertime89

04-01-15, 08:32 PM

She's beautiful Kyle. I've been using a coat hanger for some time now but my hook finally got here today so once he sheds I'm going to start calming him down, hopefully...

Thanks. Keep us posted and be sure to ask questions. I'm out of town tomorrow through Tuesday but I'll try and pop on. There's plenty of other people that have hook experience too!

SnoopySnake

04-01-15, 08:53 PM

Thanks. Keep us posted and be sure to ask questions. I'm out of town tomorrow through Tuesday but I'll try and pop on. There's plenty of other people that have hook experience too!

Will do! He's pretty feisty so far, He just kept sliding off the coat hanger hook and I think that gives him more time to get defensive. I'm not worried about getting bitten, my problem is that I don't want to take him out because I'm worried about him flying out of my hands and getting lost.

millertime89

04-01-15, 09:43 PM

SDs are very active and can be flighty, so even with a hook it's still something you'll have to work with. They typically calm down with age though. All of mine have calmed down when they get to be around 18 months old.

SnoopySnake

04-17-15, 09:14 AM

Took his first rat pup with ease, he was looking awesome this morning.

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6520_zpszap9g3ki.jpg

dave himself

04-17-15, 11:41 AM

Yes looking really well Snoopy :) keep the pics coming

Albert Clark

04-17-15, 12:01 PM

Congrats Snoop! Dapper little rodent killer. Why don't you name him "Copper"?

SnoopySnake

04-17-15, 12:39 PM

Congrats Snoop! Dapper little rodent killer. Why don't you name him "Copper"?

Thanks! I'm looking for an Indonesian name that will fit his 'personality'. Lol

SoPhilly

04-17-15, 03:00 PM

How about "Sambal"? Sambal Oelek is the go-to ground chili paste used in most Indonesian cooking. If you've ever had Indonesian food, it's the base flavor in a lot of traditional dishes. It is delicious and spicy like fire.

Why I Love Sambal Oelek Way More Than Sriracha ? Ingredient Intelligence | The Kitchn (http://www.thekitchn.com/why-i-love-sambal-oelek-way-more-than-sriracha--ingredient-intelligence-215857)

bigsnakegirl785

04-19-15, 03:31 AM

Gorgeous retic! He's the exact opposite of my girl, though. She's as docile as my boa constrictor, although a little touchy/twitchy if she doesn't expect being touched and quite a bit faster than my other boids, as well as more determined to get into things. Not feisty in the least.

I have yet to see mine fired up, though, is that more normal for the dwarf/SD locales? :/ She just shed but I haven't noticed much of a change, other than the normal shed cycle dulling and brightening right after shed I see in all my other snakes in the 2 weeks I've had her. She always has the same bright pumpkin orange and silver sides.

KSTAR

04-19-15, 05:17 PM

Looking very good!

Sublimeballs

04-19-15, 06:29 PM

Big snake girl... All retics "fire up". It is more noticeable in the dwarves as their colors are more "dull"(hard to use that word to describe any retic). I notice the color change most in my jamps. Their sides go from a brownish to a nearly white silver. The mainlands I have(bali yellowheads) would be less noticeable if it weren't for their heads. I notice the fire up most while they're digesting a meal.

Adrian.... Is the little guy starting to calm down at all?

SnoopySnake

04-19-15, 06:38 PM

It is more noticeable in the dwarves as their colors are more "dull"..........I notice the fire up most while they're digesting a meal.

Adrian.... Is the little guy starting to calm down at all?

I couldn't figure out how to answer that but that's what I was thinking, lol. I've noticed it most after a meal and late day/early night.

He's getting a little better, he comes up to me more when I'm by the cage instead of looking defensive. Unfortunately I'm going to be gone for about 2 1/2 weeks so I'm sure that'll be a little set back. The new rubber coated hook definitely makes a difference, though.

SnoopySnake

05-03-15, 08:56 AM

Yesterday was feeding day.... This guys an idiot. He shot right passed the rat, then latched onto the lip of his hide. He then proceeded to 'kill' it.

He wasn't happy about being sprayed today.
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6541%202_zpshj3cocrx.jpg

jonesaw77

05-03-15, 09:50 AM

He looks very cool!
Getting my first SD retic in about 3 weeks, just had a picture sent to me from the breeder and now super excited for his arrival :-)

SnoopySnake

05-03-15, 10:50 AM

Thanks! They're definitely different. I love the orange eyes. How old will yours be? Mine was hatched 8-26-14.

dave himself

05-03-15, 01:12 PM

He's definitely not a happy looking camper in that last pic :laugh::laugh::laugh:

amousley1

05-03-15, 01:26 PM

Little Frigga says hello!

Albert Clark

05-03-15, 01:26 PM

Amazing animal Snoop. Good luck with him and congratulations on winning the contest!!

SnoopySnake

05-03-15, 04:51 PM

@Dave, he really isn't, lol. He was digesting and not too thrilled to see me. Plus had some stuck shed. We're working on the temper.

@Amously nice looking tic you have there.

@Albert, thanks. Hes something else for sure. He's an interesting little guy. Thanks again, I really didn't expect to win, haha.

amousley1

05-03-15, 06:20 PM

Thank you! She's my baby. We have a few neat kiddos.

millertime89

05-03-15, 08:39 PM

Thank you! She's my baby. We have a few neat kiddos.

Start a new thread and share some more!

Snoopy, love that pic with the water droplets!

SnoopySnake

05-03-15, 08:48 PM

Snoopy, love that pic with the water droplets!

Thanks! So far that's the only tongue shot I've been able to get. Unfortunately he's got a lot of stuck shed in that pic, not sure if you can tell. He at least got his head and eye caps, though. He wasn't happy about the water on him.

millertime89

05-03-15, 08:59 PM

I couldn't really tell.

bigsnakegirl785

05-03-15, 11:17 PM

jonesaw77

05-03-15, 11:29 PM

Mine was born on 13th of April 2015. He has just had his first shed :-) .... Here is a picture that the breeder sent to me :-)

SnoopySnake

05-04-15, 09:34 AM

Yeah these guys don't like getting startled! (Not that any snake does.) I'd be more worried about a spray inciting a nervous reaction though, as I've been struck at because I sprayed a snake before. So I normally refrain from spraying the actual snake if I do have to spray the enclosure. Have you tried offering a humid hide? Mine loved her's when she went into shed. Had a perfect one-piece shed, although I ripped it getting it out of her plant - whoops.

He's always nervous and ready for food, I actually only sprayed him because he had so much stuck shed. I was gone for a while and my dad wasn't sure how to keep the humidity up with newspaper. He has a humid hide, but I started using a different container and now he doesn't care for it. He was in it constantly before I changed it so I'll be putting it back soon. He didn't seem to mind the spray once he realized what was going on.

SnoopySnake

05-19-15, 12:16 PM

Open tub, take picture...
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6545_zpsujydejus.jpg

Close tub..

Open tub a minute later...I just ate two days ago? I think you're lying, you should feed me.
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6546_zpsc30tuqge.jpg

dave himself

05-20-15, 04:49 AM

:D typical retic mate :D

SnoopySnake

05-20-15, 08:41 AM

Lol, now to get him to stop peeing on me. He looks pretty angry in that first pic.

SnoopySnake

05-21-15, 08:08 AM

Saw him all stretched out this morning and figured its a good time for pics. You can see how he's put on weight since he got here. :)

This was day 1, March 11.
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6408_zpspmp3ae8i.jpg

Today...
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6613_zpsphdfjlyx.jpg

And a couple extras. :)
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6605_zpscgkjzn7n.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6614_zpsvfjrvbsu.jpg

EL Ziggy

05-21-15, 10:05 AM

Looking good Adrian! I really like your tub set up too. Is that the Christmas Tree sized tub you told me about before?

SnoopySnake

05-21-15, 10:20 AM

Thanks! Yeah, it is. I'm actually thinking about putting him in something a bit smaller to see if it helps calm him down.

SnoopySnake

07-18-15, 09:30 AM

He wanted a kiss but his are too toothy for my liking...
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6873_zps7tcvxmtl.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6867_zpsfizngds4.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6864_zps5p0zlb1v.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6859_zpssuzpnvjh.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6860_zpsf4rcrv2b.jpg

Tsubaki

07-18-15, 04:48 PM

What a gorgeous little one :D

SnakeyJay

07-19-15, 05:41 AM

That feeding response as soon as you open is typical, mine is very much the same.. However I'm fully hook training mine so no bites so far. ��

Is this a pure locale SD or is it a %SD like mine?

SnoopySnake

07-19-15, 07:31 AM

He's a pure Kalatoa, I'm hook training but he bites the hook too aha. He was still striking even after, just because I was walking by the tub. He's never actually bitten me so I suppose that's good

SnakeyJay

07-19-15, 10:53 AM

He's a pure Kalatoa, I'm hook training but he bites the hook too aha. He was still striking even after, just because I was walking by the tub. He's never actually bitten me so I suppose that's good

Nice mate, I bet he grows into a right good looking chap! The feed response is insane for 48 hours after feeding.. Keeps you on your toes :D

millertime89

07-21-15, 09:44 AM

How old is he now Snoopy? I find that after 12-24 months they calm down. My two pure SDs I don't NEED to use a hook with, but I still do as it's good to work with them.

SnoopySnake

07-21-15, 12:48 PM

He'll be a year on August 26th. I've been trying to feed him a bit more too.

millertime89

07-22-15, 09:49 AM

I wouldn't stress it then.

SnoopySnake

07-23-15, 07:05 PM

I offered food tonight after 10 days, usually as soon as I open the tub he comes out. Tonight he didn't even poke his nose out, I dangled the mouse in front of all hides and nothing. I found what hide he was in and lifted it to offer again, he striked and missed and gave a few quick defensive strikes and didn't take either rat. He doesn't look to be in shed and nothings changed. Any ideas? He's never not eaten for me...

SnoopySnake

07-23-15, 09:08 PM

Went in a few mins ago to see if the rats were still there, he poked his nose out, so I dangled them again and he took both, cold. Weirdo.

millertime89

07-24-15, 11:28 AM

Lol, strange creatures. Oh well.

SnoopySnake

07-24-15, 11:30 AM

Very strange, indeed. Gotta wonder what goes through their heads.

millertime89

07-24-15, 01:49 PM

Always... lol.

dave himself

07-25-15, 02:53 AM

At least he's eating Snoopy that's the main thing ;)

bigsnakegirl785

07-26-15, 10:26 PM

Snakes. You gotta love them as much as you worry about them. At least their goofiness is worth some headshakes and a few laughs. Sometimes they just have a weird day for eating, as long as he ate everything's good.

SnoopySnake

07-26-15, 10:32 PM

Yeah, I am actually getting a bit worried though, yesterday I went in to spot clean his tub and he still didn't come out, very unusual for him so I'll be getting him it and looking him over pretty soon here. Hoping it's only coincidence that he's being weird after I bring a new snake in. (I am quarantining in a separate room with separate supplies)

KSTAR

07-31-15, 10:40 AM

Beautiful!!

SnoopySnake

08-09-15, 11:14 AM

Not really sure what to do with this guy...I don't have much time to get him out and work with him like I should, and every time I get him out he does not calm down, shoots for my face, constricts my hands...Ends up being a stressful experience for everyone involved. I really enjoy watching him but I prefer something a bit more hands on.

millertime89

08-10-15, 11:48 AM

How old is he now? 1-2 years is about how long it takes most SDs to chill out in my experience.

SnoopySnake

08-10-15, 12:24 PM

He's coming up on a year on the 26th. I have a hard time finding the time to really work with him in the first place, I know that doesn't help.

millertime89

08-11-15, 12:48 PM

Even 5 minutes per day before you go to sleep is enough. But he should start calming down, that usually starts when they get to a year in age.

SnoopySnake

09-01-15, 01:37 PM

Happy to say we're making a *slight* bit of progress. Yes I'm a wimp and need gloves lol. Had to take the radiant heat panel out because he somehow wedged himself in between the panel and the lid and shed up there. I didn't think he could fit....I tapped him with the hook and just grabbed him after that. There were a few bites but eventually he figured it out and then he sat curled around my hand for a good 20 mins. So now I need a new heat mat...
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7106_zpssdkucydd.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7109_zpssqqsvrgr.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7118_zps5pwx79jb.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7121_zps9iengzaz.jpg

bigsnakegirl785

09-01-15, 09:49 PM

He's a cute little trouble-maker! Glad to hear there's some progress. :)

dave himself

09-02-15, 03:23 AM

Your not a wimp, you just don't like getting bit :) to me that's smart ;). Good to see your making some headway with him

Sylphie

09-02-15, 03:29 AM

Awww, he's looking soo sweet! I really love SD's but in my country they are having rather bad reputation (being the crazy and aggressive like yours).
Hope you'll find a way to calm him, good luck! :D

millertime89

09-02-15, 12:38 PM

SDs can be a bit of a handful when they're younger, but the CBB ones typically calm down as they age and grow. Mine are the gentlest, most inquisitive snakes I own.

SnoopySnake

09-11-15, 08:02 PM

We're definitely making progress. The past 2 times I got this guy put he was constricting hard enough to cut off circulation to my hand, stopped biting sooner the last time, today we had no real bites (sinking teeth in) just little taps and he actually relaxed enough to wander across my arms and hands. I think things are going to get better!

dave himself

09-12-15, 01:07 AM

SnoopySnake

09-26-15, 08:46 AM

Someone was having a bad day on Monday.....I find that if I don't take him out at least every other day then we lose a bit of progress.
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7299_zps3asqlicd.jpg

But on the positive side, when I got him out yesterday he still got very defensive BUT didn't gape or strike while grabbing or holding him. If this keeps up, we may lose the gloves. I think he's coming along quite nicely and I can't believe I even considered selling him.
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7311_zpsu0stw9vs.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7313_zpsobigtdrl.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7315_zpscvvln244.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7319_zps3bshyy55.jpg

I also happened to get some outside shots, finally.
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7297_zpsup3ur8jo.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7285_zpsexgtyhdh.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7283_zpsnc68vrri.jpg

Sylphie

09-26-15, 08:54 AM

He's sweet! And I know how you feel, my first snake is our most defensive one (I bet that she's still super calm comparing to your guy), and as much as I love her I'm sometimes really afraid and am considering selling her... but then she's having a calm day and I'm like "nah, she's soo sweet, how can I even think about selling her?"

dave himself

09-26-15, 02:46 PM

Glad to hear this boy is going nowhere :), well done Snoopy for sticking to your guns. And those outdoor shots really make his colours pop he's a beautiful retic

SnoopySnake

01-12-16, 02:12 PM

Sorry haven't had much of an update on this guy, but today for the first time in the (almost) year that I've had him, he didn't try to bite me when I got him out, he didn't sit there with his mouth gaping, he didn't try to fly out of my hands or musk me... AND he's in shed. Generally when he's in shed its like him, but on steroids lol. He's still jumpy to touch and I wouldn't trust him in the slightest, but I'm just so happy that we're making some progress. I'll make a new thread with some new pics soon after everyone sheds out. :)

dave himself

01-12-16, 04:39 PM

Hopefully this is the start of him really starting to behave himself for you :), and now I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures ;)

bigsnakegirl785

01-12-16, 06:51 PM

Congrats! At least he's a tiny feisty guy, and not a 15' giant. haha

SnoopySnake

01-12-16, 07:17 PM

bigsnakegirl785

01-13-16, 08:06 AM

Thanks guys. BSG, exactly my thinking lol. Thank..nature...he's an SD haha. He was hatched Aug. 26th 2014 and is right at 4 ft, don't have a weight yet but he's still a pencil. Hasn't gained his girth yet. I need to get him mellowed out now while he's still manageable, not when he's 6-7 ft and as big around as a pop can haha. I'm extremely excited about this progress, though.

He looks a good girth to me, comparable to my mainland girl's current girth and she's not much bigger, retics aren't really girthy snakes. He's definitely more girthy than some of the other SD's I've seen. I wouldn't worry about his girth, he's definitely not a pencil. :)

lol Even 6'-7' shouldn't be too bad, it would be more alarming having a snake of that length showing defensive behaviors than dangerous. I've been bit by my 6.5' BCI and it really wasn't all that bad. My 3.5' ball python gave me a way worse bite than he's ever inflicted.

SnoopySnake

01-13-16, 10:50 AM

Yeah basically I just mean he's gotten a lot longer than thicker and generally that's how that works. He's put on a tiny bit of size since those last pics. With 'he hasn't gotten his girth' he's just still a noodle. I realize they aren't girthy snakes but he shouldn't have that body tone as an adult, he should be thicker :)

No, 6-7 ft wouldn't be too bad which is why I went for SD. I can manage that on my own, being 5'2 and 130 lbs. What I wouldn't have been able to handle is a regular mainland or dwarf on my own-and then if you add a defensive one into the mix..no thanks. I've never really had any bad bites, when I had my BCI's I was bitten by both of them but both barely got me. I've gotten bitten by my retic (not surprisingly) which left just little pin pricks, but strangely my worst bite was from my male rainbow boa. I like to boast he's the best behaved snake I have, with no bite for 2.5 years, and I really learned they all have their bad days. We were tearing his tank down to move and he was in shed, so I was holding him for it. Out of nowhere he jumped forward and bit in between my thumb and pointer finger, really took me by surprise. Haven't had an issue since.

Anyway, here's an updated pic of the jerk at hand. Took these yesterday so he still has yet to shed.
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7742_zps2wtycovx.jpg

Sylphie

01-13-16, 11:09 AM

He's soo beautiful <3 And it's great that he finally starts to calm down a little.

treaux

01-13-16, 01:51 PM

I find myself really wanting a retic due to this thread! I've been torn between a SD retic, a RTB, or a carpet python. I'm really interested in personality so it's hard to choose without getting hands on experience. I plan to go to some reptile shows this year.

SerpentineDream

01-15-16, 09:24 PM

What kind of gloves do you use to protect your hands from bites?

SnoopySnake

02-01-16, 08:10 AM

What kind of gloves do you use to protect your hands from bites?

I'm not really sure what they are, I'm using some of my dads work gloves. There's two pairs and both are actually fairly thin.

SnoopySnake

02-01-16, 08:51 AM

No gloves this last time I took him out :) After a little bit of work this guy is definitely one of my favorites, he's very inquisitive and always on the move. Not the kind of snake to sit and chill, but still fun to hold.
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7897_zpsax0rkrmw.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7899_zpsyr26o2cb.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7902_zps0t7ftf9o.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7911_zpshkmpfumz.jpg

Pouting about the bedding change
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN7881_zpsfgfhiyaf.jpg

dave himself

02-01-16, 02:13 PM

Congratulations your patience and hardwork have payed off :)

SnoopySnake

02-01-16, 02:21 PM

Thanks Dave :) He's still a grump but we're getting there ;)

AZretic

02-01-16, 02:35 PM

When I got the one I have now I used a leather glove twice I think. Still hooked trained and that was it. She's a beauty

SnoopySnake

02-01-16, 02:38 PM

What I was doing is tapping him with the hook, then immediately grabbing him out with my gloved hands, then would take my gloves off after he settles down. Today I tapped him and then grabbed him with my bare hands, he was a lot more jumpy today from the changes in his enclosure, though.

IW17

02-03-16, 06:36 PM

Yeah that's normal. I've got a few snakes that are totally calm with gloves but freak when touched by my bare hand. Most likely the difference in temperature. But I try to get them used to a bare hand because I personally think it's difficult to handle snakes with gloves on.

yeloowtang

02-04-16, 02:26 PM

always nice to read posts about other peoples retics :)
not sure this post is for tohers to share their pics too, but here's a few pics of when i got
this lates little boy from Bob Clark. He's a SD ultra anery.. he's prety good too, need to touch his head before reaching for him him but once out he's all over the place ready to explore..
my other one is a normal female SD she's just over 8ft long at almost 6 years old..
i've never had to use gloves at all, always have to be carefull but she's sweet as can be, never ever tried to strike.
a funny story but not so funny when it hapen :) one evening, my son was in charge of cleaning and making sure everyone was ok... welll later that night it was lights out and i was getting ready to feed a bunch of snakes, while sitting on the floor feedinmg a few babies with the other rats in the hot water/zip lock bags.. I look in front of me and there's my big female coming towards me smelling the rats :-o DOHHHHH well my heart stopped for a second as i had nooooo clue how she would react if i moved. thankfully my hook was next to me, i touched her, got up and opened the lights to get her back in her cage !!!!
ohhh i had a long talk with sonny boy the next morning :)
here's the little guy, the tub was just to get his weight, he's in a big tub until he gets a little bigger for his forever cage.. Bob thinks he will be Max 6 ish feet.

Arachnaeoccult

02-08-16, 09:21 PM

Thats a really stunning animal, those eyes are ambitious too!

SnoopySnake

03-13-16, 11:11 PM

Couple days overdue. Have had this guy for a year now and here's the difference in the day he got here and now :) When he got here he was only around 18" long and now he's right around 4'! Hard to believe he's that long from this pic.
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN6408_zpspmp3ae8i.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSCN8116_zpsf4kbkpd4.jpg

SnoopySnake

08-15-16, 09:26 PM

No pics, just a little update. This guy has been getting MUCH better with handling, he is still very sketchy when coming out but usually I just take the chance and reach in and grab him because tapping him with the hook seems to aggravate him and give time for him to get defensive with me. Today he was cruising (looking for food) so I opened up the tub to get him out. He was up on his branch and started getting in his defensive posture, so I proceeded to put a glove on, then pull him into my gloved hand with the hook. At this point I didn't receive a bite, so I thought it was ok to switch to my other bare hand. That was mistake 2. At this point he bit my ungloved hand, and wrapped it. Tried the trick that everyone says...running them under the tap? He just pulled and squeezed harder. So I started unwrapping from the tail, once he let go he then bit my wrist on my OTHER HAND. So, that was indeed a very interesting and not so fun experience. :D

Mistake one-knowing he was hungry/having an off day and still making him come out. Bad idea.

Mistake two-not waiting longer for him to calm down before switching hands/removing gloves (which I generally don't use anymore)

Mistake three-not figuring out some way of breaking the food response sooner.

Mistake four-not being more cautious when he released the first time.

Entirely my fault...and going back to mistake one...could have been prevented by feeding him instead of forcing him to come out ;)

bigsnakegirl785

08-15-16, 09:31 PM

lol What a goofy boy, at least he's small, a bite like that from an adult male retic could be pretty gnarly. Definitely feed him next time, I'm sure both of you would appreciate it. :P

SnoopySnake

08-15-16, 09:42 PM

I was actually really surprised he wrapped...he ate about 6 days ago....But yes definitely, that would have been a rough bite even if he was full grown. Shame on me ;)

dave himself

08-16-16, 03:33 AM

We all make mistakes Snoopy well I know I do :D and like you said mate no real harm done. I'm just angry you didn't take pics of the little guy before you got bit :D

SnoopySnake

08-16-16, 08:07 AM

Sorry about that Dave :D he's out and about again today so I will have to take some quick pics before I throw him a rat or two....and hope he doesn't come at me in the process ;) swelling/bruising is practically gone today....but makes me very glad I've never experienced this with my white lip yet lol

dave himself

08-16-16, 02:27 PM

Tsubaki

08-18-16, 04:12 AM

I was actually really surprised he wrapped...he ate about 6 days ago....But yes definitely, that would have been a rough bite even if he was full grown. Shame on me ;)

6 days!! That 6 months in retic time when it comes to food! :D in all seriousness though.. I'd personally continue tap training, works wonder on mine. Even the ones that find the taps annoying :D

SnoopySnake

08-21-16, 11:12 PM

Some updated pics of the little jerk :) I'll have to get him out next to something for size reference soon and hope he doesn't go for me again :D
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSC07215_zpstcsdpewf.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSC07219_zpswxagba9x.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSC07223_zps2lisj0gf.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSC07229_zpsfhxnn6nl.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSC07231_zpsb2xcop5b.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac317/SnoopySnake/DSC07232_zpsn0xfj2cp.jpg

Tsubaki

08-21-16, 11:15 PM

He looks great! :D love the attitude haha

dave himself

08-22-16, 09:54 AM

He's a stunning little guy Snoopy and use your hand for reference :D

SnoopySnake

08-24-16, 09:40 PM

Thanks you two :) He is going into shed and just ate a chicken neck 2 days ago :D so I will have to take him out for pics for size reference once he sheds :) He still needs a name!

dave himself

08-25-16, 06:29 AM

Thanks you two :) He is going into shed and just ate a chicken neck 2 days ago :D so I will have to take him out for pics for size reference once he sheds :) He still needs a name!

Looking forward to seeing the pics Snoopy and poor snake not even having a name :D

SnoopySnake

08-25-16, 09:05 AM

He reminds me of a grumpy old man yelling to get off his lawn :D hahaha maybe I'll call him George

dave himself

08-25-16, 10:15 AM

:D yip George that suits him :D

SnoopySnake

09-05-16, 07:00 PM

My little dude still hasn't shed! Been about two weeks lol....He's just taking his sweet time....

dave himself

09-06-16, 01:40 AM

My little dude still hasn't shed! Been about two weeks lol....He's just taking his sweet time....

Nope he's just a typical man :D he'll get round to it, when he's ready :D :D

SnoopySnake

11-07-16, 07:06 PM

bigsnakegirl785

11-07-16, 10:49 PM

Sorry to hear you had to get rid of him, but glad the new owner seems capable! Good luck with your school work, hopefully you'll be more prepared to do well now. :)

dannybgoode

11-07-16, 11:40 PM

That socks SS but sounds like the right decision and at least you've made sure he's gone to a good home.

dave himself

11-08-16, 01:56 AM

Glad to hear he went to a good home Snoopy you can rest easy in that fact :). I hope things start improving for you being stressed sucks :(

MartinD

11-08-16, 04:37 AM

I sold my retic today :( I've had a lot going on and been very stressed out, going to start school again soon and having a hard time keeping up. I'm going to miss the little guy :( seemed like a good fit and he seemed comfortable with the new owner, and the guy seemed very knowledgeable and experienced.

At least you know that once you get everything sorted out you can come back into the hobby. When I was a kid I asked my parents if I could have a snake and they said 'NO', I was then aged 10. I finally got my snake 53 yes 53 years later, so just be patient and it will happen. Just for the record I now have 6 lol.

SnakeyJay

11-08-16, 11:30 AM

At least you know that once you get everything sorted out you can come back into the hobby. When I was a kid I asked my parents if I could have a snake and they said 'NO', I was then aged 10. I finally got my snake 53 yes 53 years later, so just be patient and it will happen. Just for the record I now have 6 lol.

That sir, is long term commitment 😂😂😂

sattva

11-08-16, 11:49 AM

That sir, is long term commitment 😂😂😂
Piece of cake! I didn't start until I was 65 I have 5 now....

MartinD

11-08-16, 11:51 AM

Piece of cake! I didn't start until I was 65 I have 5 now....

I didn't start till I was 63 and now have 6 lol. I shall be 64 in December. Us Oldies Rule :)

MartinD

11-08-16, 12:04 PM

That sir, is long term commitment 😂😂😂

My wife died of kidney cancer on 12th November 2015 and I really wondered what there was to live for and my friend said get into reptiles, so I took her advice and started with 2 Leopard geckos and 2 bearded dragons and all I have now is 5 ball pythons and a boa imperator (CA x Nicaraguan). These are going to be added to lol.