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dannybgoode
05-11-17, 02:31 PM
He's here! He shed literally as he came through the door so he's all shiny.

Totally blown away by this one.

Now in quarantine so will post more pics in due course.

http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Pr2.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Pr1.jpg
dave himself
05-11-17, 02:46 PM
Beautiful retic Danny mate
EL Ziggy
05-11-17, 03:20 PM
Very handsome critter Danny!
Tsubaki
05-11-17, 04:08 PM
Gorgeous! Can I call dibs on this one then?:D
dannybgoode
05-12-17, 01:50 PM
Well in possibly the least surprising retic update ever I'm pleased to say the Squidnugget eagerly took a meal tonight.

Seems a chilled little fella so far. Opened his quarantine tank and he just scented the air a bit and no sign of defensiveness etc. That may of course change in the future!
dave himself
05-12-17, 03:36 PM
Congratulations on the first feed ;)
trailblazer295
05-12-17, 06:32 PM
Beautiful retic bud, good news him being chill. Mine is the same thus far.

@ Tsu you already have lots don't be greedy ;)
Tsubaki
05-13-17, 12:48 AM
@ Tsu you already have lots don't be greedy ;)

Green ain't your colour mate
dannybgoode
05-13-17, 01:26 AM
Congratulations on the first feed ;)

There's certain snakes I'd leave to settle before offering a feed and certain ones I'd be very surprised if they refused.

Retics and olives are very much in the latter category! But yes, always nice to get something down them.

And thanks all for the comments. He really is a stunner and I'm stoked to have a retic in the collection at last.

One thing of interest is how an SD retic is so clearly 100% retic in looks and attitude. They don't know they're not 20' +! But yet the growth rate is so different - mine is very nearly 1 yo (born 30 May) and is only around 20".

Oh and I have big plans for his Viv so keep and eye out for photos if I manage to pull off what I hope to.
Tsubaki
05-13-17, 02:31 AM
One thing of interest is how an SD retic is so clearly 100% retic in looks and attitude. They don't know they're not 20' +! But yet the growth rate is so different - mine is very nearly 1 yo (born 30 May) and is only around 20".


Exactly! I got them in all sizes and in some behaviours they're just all the same! Some being a bit friendlier than others, but al typical retics. It's great!
bigsnakegirl785
05-13-17, 11:14 PM
Congrats on the new addition! Very gorgeous. :D
trailblazer295
05-13-17, 11:50 PM
Green ain't your colour mate

What green? I thought green brought out the colour in my eyes.
dannybgoode
05-20-17, 11:33 AM
Had squidnugget out briefly whilst I was changing his bedding etc and grabbed this shot on my phone. Pretty happy with how it came out - the eyes! Like little balls of fire.

He is an awesome snake. So chilled. Acts utterly confidently but so so calm.

http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Closeretic.jpg
trailblazer295
05-20-17, 11:37 AM
He looks amazing as well as pissed and locked on. Great photo and I'd never guess that was a phone pic. Man my phone camera sucks clearly I barely get any focus and yours is crystal clear and sharp.
dave himself
05-20-17, 01:04 PM
He's beautiful mate and I love the way retics looks peed off, even when they're not :D
dannybgoode
05-20-17, 01:58 PM
He's beautiful mate and I love the way retics looks peed off, even when they're not :D

I actually think they look almost goofy compared to the utter hatred of a scrub though.

http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Hate1.jpg

http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Hate3.jpg

Very lovely snake though. Very pleased to have acquired him.

Note credit to LARK pythons for the scrub pics
EL Ziggy
05-20-17, 02:25 PM
Great shots Danny. Those eyes are intense. And the scrubs are mind blowing.
dannybgoode
05-20-17, 02:42 PM
Great shots Danny. Those eyes are intense. And the scrubs are mind blowing.

Thanks zig. As I say the retic is like 'I'm mildly pissed off with life'. The scrubs are like 'You will die at a time of my choosing '.

All awesome snakes and in blessed I can own them.
SnoopySnake
05-20-17, 06:12 PM
Nice retic!! Congrats!
trailblazer295
05-21-17, 03:45 PM
Amazing pictures and I agree compared to any other snakes scrubs really have murderous look.
dannybgoode
08-19-17, 08:41 AM
Squidnugget having a bit of garden time. Utterly brilliant snake - totally laid back, feeds like a retic should and all round top snake.

Can't wait to add a couple more of these guys to the collection.

http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Squidsun1.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Squidsun2.jpg