burm or retic?

[burrows6154]

i have been on rfuk and am being told its a burm but i bought her as a retic and now im confused as to what she is so can some one please help me

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a548/burrows6154/IMG-20120901-WA0006_zps25854fcd.jpg

when i say retic. i mean i bought her as a tiger reticulated python

[marvelfreak]

Looks like a Burm to me.The marking on the head is a dead give away.

Hope you didn't pay to much.

[StudentoReptile]

Yeppers....looks like a Burmese python.

[millertime89]

definitely a Burm. Pattern, body type, head shape, all are wrong for a retic and spot on for a burm.

[SikSol]

For sure a burm, but you rather have a burm than a retic anyways ;)

[millertime89]

For sure a burm, but you rather have a burm than a retic anyways ;)

lies, at least for me. Its a very personal decision.

[Necrias]

That is def an albino burm het for labyrinth. Still an awesome snake :)

[moshirimon]

Yea burm for sure. Very unique looking pattern I must say.

[Rogue628]

Awww! What a cute wee little albino burm! :D I remember when mine were that little...that was 15 months ago and now they're 7' or so :D

lies, at least for me. Its a very personal decision.

I agree, but then, I don't agree lol. Since the OP doesn't know the difference between the two, he probably isn't experienced with either animal and probably not experienced with snakes, much less any that are going to get as large as a burm or retic. Putting all this into consideration, a burm would probably be the better choice for him between the two. Not that I condone someone who doesn't know what they're getting into getting an animal that will be that size, but he'll probably be more successful keeping a burm over a retic. I just hope he fully understands what he's getting into and will be able to care for one properly.

If not, OP, please ask us questions!

Personally I love both animals. I use burms as sort of a stepping stone to retics. I have always wanted a retic and WILL have one in the near future. :)

OP, congrats on the purchase. Burms are generally gentle giants but there's always the exceptions. Not sure how pricing for either guy goes in the UK, but here albino retics are more expensive than albino burms...sometimes almost twice as much. Either way, you have got yourself a good animal, but be prepared for it to go from that size to about 5' -7' in the first year. Food will go from rat pups to possibly rabbits.

Seriously, if you have any questions, we'd be more than happy to answer them :)

[Slcburm]

Yea Im a little concerned that you dont know the difference between the two. Have you ever kept a large snake before? good luck

[AjaMichelle]

That definitely doesn't look like a tiger retic. The head alone shouts "burmese!" :)

[Ivanator]

That is definitely a burm! Very unique pattern so that's gonna look cool when he's older.
I'm guessing that you bought it from a pet store and not a breeder so you should definitely go complain to them also. Or just put a bad review on yelp.

[Snakeman8]

thats a burm,:)

[Terranaut]

I to am a bit worried for the op.
Man thats going to be a big snake. Are you ready for a snake this size?
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-1960.jpg

Not me or my picture.

[spinelli]

Definitely a Burm, the head marking is a giveaway. Looks just like mine did at that age. Although, if you can't tell the difference between a Burm and a Retic, I honestly don't think either of them are going to be a good pet for you(although both are wonderful snakes).

Both species get huge when fully grown and Retics are super intelligent, masters of escape, and have a pretty violent feeding response. You lucked out on it turning out to be a Burm if you're a beginner, but I'd still consider whether or not you have the resources to care for it before you decide to keep it.

[Albino Bob]

I could not agree more!!

Yea Im a little concerned that you dont know the difference between the two. Have you ever kept a large snake before? good luck

[burrows6154]

sorry ive not answerd anything on this thread. i didnt buy from a pet shopm i got her from a breeder. the confusion was because the paper work sais tiger python. so i assumed tiger retic. bit then it became apparent that in germany they refer to both retics and burms as tiger pythons. yes im sure im ready for a snake of her size. it was a simple misunderstanding. and no ive not kept a giant snake before but come on people everyone has to start some place rote. i mean its not as if im startig with a afrocan rock python or something as that would ne crazy

[Will0W783]

Burrows6154, not to be offensive, but while everyone does indeed need to start somewhere, you really should try not to be defensive. We are trying to help you here, and if you didn't know what kind of snake you bought (regardless of where you bought it) then it casts some serious doubt as to whether you have done extensive enough research before deciding to own a giant python. Far too many people buy these beautiful animals, only to decide later on that the snake is too big, too expensive to feed, too messy, or they get bitten and seriously injured or killed. A snake the size of a full-grown Burm or retic can easily strangle a person, and even a defensive bite can require stitches and a fair amount of recovery.

Some things you will need to consider (maybe you already have, but it would be nice if you would verify with us):

1. Do you have a second person who will help you work with this animal when it is adult? A snake over 8 feet requires at least 2 people to safely work with.

2. Do you have the space for a cage of at least 8 feet long x 3 feet deep and 2 feet tall?

3. Feeding this animal, depending on whether you do live or f/t, can cost up to $50/month...can you afford that, ever month, for the next 20+ years?

[Albino Bob]

Very well said !!!

Burrows6154, not to be offensive, but while everyone does indeed need to start somewhere, you really should try not to be defensive. We are trying to help you here, and if you didn't know what kind of snake you bought (regardless of where you bought it) then it casts some serious doubt as to whether you have done extensive enough research before deciding to own a giant python. Far too many people buy these beautiful animals, only to decide later on that the snake is too big, too expensive to feed, too messy, or they get bitten and seriously injured or killed. A snake the size of a full-grown Burm or retic can easily strangle a person, and even a defensive bite can require stitches and a fair amount of recovery.

Some things you will need to consider (maybe you already have, but it would be nice if you would verify with us):

1. Do you have a second person who will help you work with this animal when it is adult? A snake over 8 feet requires at least 2 people to safely work with.

2. Do you have the space for a cage of at least 8 feet long x 3 feet deep and 2 feet tall?

3. Feeding this animal, depending on whether you do live or f/t, can cost up to $50/month...can you afford that, ever month, for the next 20+ years?

[Will0W783]

I adopted a 10-year-old albino Burm male two years ago, and he is one of my favorite snakes to work with, because of his gentle disposition. However, he's almost gotten me once when he lunged for a feeding response. Thankfully I was half-expecting it so I was able to react and get out of the way, but mistakes can happen in a split second and cost you dearly. A glancing blow by an adult retic female tore my middle finger down to the bone and required 11 stitches and heavy-duty antibiotics (Which I had a bad reaction to and was out of work for three weeks...). And she had mostly missed me too...only two teeth actually caught skin!
Trogdor my Burm is over 100 pounds, and getting him out to clean is a long, tough process. He will come partway out of the cage on his own, but then I have to lift his head into the tote, and have my fiance hold the tote steady while I gradually feed more snake into it. It definitely is a two-person job!

[Terranaut]

I love watching video of people "trying" to handle big burms. Always alaugh when the snake decides not to go the way they wanted. Priceless.

[blindfireak40]

I love watching video of people "trying" to handle big burms. Always alaugh when the snake decides not to go the way they wanted. Priceless.

Seconding the "Two People" rule. Image search "Snek Stahp" and you'll see why.

[nick654377]

Seconding the "Two People" rule. Image search "Snek Stahp" and you'll see why.

priceless. i can see some people doing that......

[guyabano]

Albino burm for sure. She's a pretty one though. Not completely sure if it's a she seeing that "she" was sold as a retic.