Python Reticulatus "Selayar Island' Adult breeding couple.

[Tsubaki]

My beautiful adult breeding pair!

First of all Misa, she sure is Beautiful!! Sadly she isn't the friendliest, had to dodge some bites here and there. You can see her starting to back up to lunge in the pictures. She's quite alright once you get her out, just a bit flighty. She is freshly shed in these pictures! lighting isn't the best but still the best pictures I have taken of her so far.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa4_zps6n1kdzlj.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa5_zpsnfxtxcd4.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa6_zpsqi6mlail.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa2_zpsd4h10mg8.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa1_zpspcog5hjy.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa3_zps7y7xxh6j.jpg

[Tsubaki]

And here's Kira! A true gentleman as always, even though he ate yesterday!
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Kira%2030_zpsezrqpngb.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Kira%2029_zpsz1hflix7.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Kira%2028_zpsnjk8vlft.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Kira%2031_zpskby8vjal.jpg

[whistlepig]

Love them. Head shots*have such a crisp focus.

[Tsubaki]

I love a good headshot, gives the picture some personality :D

[bigsnakegirl785]

Nice pair! Is Misa smaller than Kira, or does she just look smaller because she's of a more delicate build?

[dave himself]

Stunning pair of Wild-types mate are you planning on breeding these soon

[Tsubaki]

Nice pair! Is Misa smaller than Kira, or does she just look smaller because she's of a more delicate build?

Thx BSG, Misa is smaller than Kira. She is 11,5ft and 5 year old, Kira bulked up between his 5 and his 6th year and grew over a foot, he suddenly looked twice as big as he did when he was 5. She could easily still grow bigger/heavier as well. I never consider a retic fully grown before they're 6 years old at least.

Kira currently is nearly 14ft, turning 9 this year. On 'average' Selayars grow between 11,5ft and 15ft.. So at this moment, Misa is on the low end of the scale, and Kira closer to the far end especially being a male. Just shows, they're only 'averages' and there have to be animals going above and below to get those averages. Selayars are called dwarves, but like I have said many times before there are more sizes than just SD / Dwarf / Mainland. I would call these Large island forms myself, they can grow beyond the 'manageable for 1 person' size that a lot of 'dwarfs' are..

Stunning pair of Wild-types mate are you planning on breeding these soon
I plan to breed these once my snakeroom is finished, the female will turn 6 this year which is breeding age but just in case I get stuck with some babies, I want my snakeroom finished with a proper babyrack. Selayars might be dwarves but they aren't exactly the smallest type of dwarves, don't want to get stuck with any without proper housing.

[bigsnakegirl785]

Thx BSG, Misa is smaller than Kira. She is 11,5ft and 5 year old, Kira bulked up between his 5 and his 6th year and grew over a foot, he suddenly looked twice as big as he did when he was 5. She could easily still grow bigger/heavier as well. I never consider a retic fully grown before they're 6 years old at least.

Kira currently is nearly 14ft, turning 9 this year. On 'average' Selayars grow between 11,5ft and 15ft.. So at this moment, Misa is on the low end of the scale, and Kira closer to the far end especially being a male. Just shows, they're only 'averages' and there have to be animals going above and below to get those averages. Selayars are called dwarves, but like I have said many times before there are more sizes than just SD / Dwarf / Mainland. I would call these Large island forms myself, they can grow beyond the 'manageable for 1 person' size that a lot of 'dwarfs' are..

Sounds good! Didn't know if my eyes were playing tricks on me. haha Kira is definitely a big male, it's why I don't really rely on sexes if I want a smaller snake. Averages may be average, but there's just too big of a chance for a male to get bigger than you expect.

[Tsubaki]

That is absolutely true :D, males can top the scales as well! Though if you do want a smaller snake, I still think it's a good idea to get a male instead. But it's definitely not a given it'll stay smaller :D

[bigsnakegirl785]

That is absolutely true :D, males can top the scales as well! Though if you do want a smaller snake, I still think it's a good idea to get a male instead. But it's definitely not a given it'll stay smaller :D

If I couldn't handle the potential size of the species, I wouldn't get one in the first place, but that's just me.

I know they won't be available outside of your country, but I'm looking forward to seeing any clutches these two produce for you in the future. ^.^

[EL Ziggy]

They're both really beautiful Tsu. A tad too much snake for though. I wouldn't want to get tagged by one of those beasties. :)

[GyGbeetle]

These are really beautiful snakes. All of your snakes are beautiful.

[sockSnek]

What a killer couple. :nerd:

[Tsubaki]

They're both really beautiful Tsu. A tad too much snake for though. I wouldn't want to get tagged by one of those beasties. :)

Thx! And neither would I, they can cause some serious damage!

These are really beautiful snakes. All of your snakes are beautiful.
Thanks GyGbeetle, quite happy with my collection. Told myself I'd only go for snakes that have the 'wow' factor this time since I'm keeping my collection smaller.


What a killer couple. :nerd: They're sure are, thanks!:D

[dannybgoode]

Stunning Tsu. You know I'm a bit of a phillistine when it comes to wild types and Kira in particular is a gorgeous snake.

More pictures of this pair!!

[regi375]

I absolutely love them both. They look beautiful! Wish I could get a male off of you when you started breeding them... Too bad I don't live on the other side of the pond. :(

[Tsubaki]

Thanks regi! And that is a shame yeah, they should have really good looking offspring! Well if you're really determined there always is a way haha. There are some snakes I bred over in the states, paid someone at Houten to bring them back over the pond and ship them from there. :D It's not cheap though!

[Tsubaki]

Here's a few more pictures of these 2, both in a REALLY dark phase.

Took Misa outside, was no success... She stayed calm for about 5 minutes and then flipped out and started biting EVERYTHING... Thank god there was 2 of us there.. Our dodging skill were put to the test!
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa2_zps9xlety7s.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa3_zpso9mzko4l.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa1_zpsjgd9boxs.jpg


These were taken inside today, had to change her water so snapped 2 pictures of her. She was a bit more relaxed than usual but I really can't trust this snake one bit. Still love her though!

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa4_zps0nh1p1dp.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Misa5_zpscl1evv8j.jpg

[Tsubaki]

Kira is in shed and made a mess of his enclosure...!
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Kira%2028_zpsgv5i5me5.jpg
He seemed happy I cleaned it though
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Kira%2030_zpsg3tqvtdl.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Kira%2032_zps296rek3q.jpg

He also came out to say hi :D he's a real charmer.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Kira%2033_zpsucpit7zj.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/Senna-Ichurin/Kira%2034_zps3iwyppwp.jpg

[Tiny Boidae]

He's precious tsubaki. They both are. Thanks for sharing. I love the eyes on those retics and how they seem to home in on you.

[Tsubaki]

Thanks! Yeah he is precious :D. Can't believe he's turning 9 already..

[dave himself]

And these are the reason I sometimes look at Jenny and think, I made a mistake not going for the Sumatrain I could have had. Beautiful snakes mate thanks for the update

[Tsubaki]

Thanks Dave! And don't sell pretty Jenny short ! I get what you mean though, if I had to pick I'd always pick a normal myself. But I love Zuko just as much :)

[dannybgoode]

Just beautiful. Really really beautiful. Get them bred quick before we leave the EU so I can more easily get a baby from you :)

[Tsubaki]

Ohoh... Trying so hard not to say anything about wanting my babies, and about how you're not supposed to ask a woman that!.. :D hahaha still failed I guess..!

In all seriousness, will probably breed them next season!

[dannybgoode]

Ohoh... Trying so hard not to say anything about wanting my babies, and about how you're not supposed to ask a woman that!.. :D hahaha still failed I guess..!

In all seriousness, will probably breed them next season!

:D I usually have a filthy mind and that thought didn't even enter it! Next season works for me!

[dannybgoode]

Ohoh... Trying so hard not to say anything about wanting my babies, and about how you're not supposed to ask a woman that!.. :D hahaha still failed I guess..!

In all seriousness, will probably breed them next season!

:D I usually have a filthy mind and that thought didn't even enter it! Next season works for me!

[Tsubaki]

Haha yeah :D I'll be sure to share anything about the pairing on here!

[ubermenchwhite]

I LOVE locality stuff!! Beautiful beautiful animals. Fingers crossed you get a clutch out of them!

[Tsubaki]

Thanks :) localities are indeed beautiful!