My platinum retic

[lemon]

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[MoreliAddict]

That is one gorgeous snake.

Thanks for sharing.

[lemon]

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[lemon]

That is one gorgeous snake.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks,

Glad you like her :D

[Terranaut]

Holy crap!! Nice snake but man that's huge!!

[lemon]

Holy crap!! Nice snake but man that's huge!!

Thanks,

She looks real small to me on pictures compared to how big she looks in person lol.

She hasn't been fed on much for the last year neither as the last owner only maintenance fed her. Soon change that though :D lol

[Hillsberry]

Gorgeous Retic! Nice and big! :)

[Snakeman8]

shes awesome!

[BrownSugar92]

I'm imagining at that size she does whatever she wants? lol

[lemon]

shes awesome!

Thanks :D

Glad you like her

[lemon]

I'm imagining at that size she does whatever she wants? lol

Lol. Yes she certainley does. I have a 15-16 foot normal retic as well that I can quite easily handle on my own but this girl is something else. Her weight is unreal and she destroys most of the house knocking everything over lol.

[Aaron_S]

Cool looking snake.

Shouldn't be in a house but cool looking snake.

[Gungirl]

That is a very nice looking snake..


What do you house it in? Can we see pics?

[Tracy33]

Wow , she is truely fantastic. Tracy. ;)

[Squirtle]

Cool looking snake.

Shouldn't be in a house but cool looking snake.

. lol

[Terranaut]

That is a very nice looking snake..


What do you house it in? Can we see pics?

I hope it has it's own bedroom :)
Maybe a volkswagen for a hide ;)

[lemon]

Cool looking snake.

Shouldn't be in a house but cool looking snake.

Would you prefer the photos to have been taken in the garden where its currently -6 degrees??????????

[lemon]

That is a very nice looking snake..


What do you house it in? Can we see pics?

Thanks :)

I'll get some pics of her enclosure, shes just in a 8ft x 4ft viv

[lemon]

Wow , she is truely fantastic. Tracy. ;)

Thanks, glad you like :)

[lemon]

I hope it has it's own bedroom :)
Maybe a volkswagen for a hide ;)

Lol.

She can have her own bedroom but she prefers an 8ft x 4ft viv and feels more safe. She likes to come out but after a while is always eager to get back inti her house lol.

[iBaman]

Wow, what a beast!!! <3

[Corey209]

I've only seen a few full grown retics on here, awesome snake.

This backs up my whole mind set on never getting a retic though.. haha

[iBaman]

they certainly aren't for everyone ;]

[lemon]

Wow, what a beast!!! <3

Thanks,

Glad you like her :D

[lemon]

I've only seen a few full grown retics on here, awesome snake.

This backs up my whole mind set on never getting a retic though.. haha

lol. thanks,

most wont get this big though, you could always get a dwarf or a male retic :D

[lemon]

they certainly aren't for everyone ;]

lol.

shes only just turned 6 years old as well so im hoping as shes still growing strong that she'll break 20 foot :D

[MoreliAddict]

lol.

shes only just turned 6 years old as well so im hoping as shes still growing strong that she'll break 20 foot :D
I was told by someone at NERD that the the platinum gene is "huge" and a lot of platinum retics get very big.

Keep us updated on her!

[Trent]

Very nice!!

[themeyers]

stunning animal. thank you so much for the pics.

[lemon]

I was told by someone at NERD that the the platinum gene is "huge" and a lot of platinum retics get very big.

Keep us updated on her!

Is this still the case today aswell?

I remember all tiger retics getting extremely big but most now dont get much past 16 foot since other people have bred them.

I'll measure her monthly and keep you updated :)

[lemon]

stunning animal. thank you so much for the pics.

Thanks, no probs :)

[MoreliAddict]

Is this still the case today aswell?

I remember all tiger retics getting extremely big but most now dont get much past 16 foot since other people have bred them.

I'll measure her monthly and keep you updated :)
That was from a conversation I had a few months ago, so I'd assume it's current.

[lemon]

For a bit of fun would anyone like to guess her size?

She's only just shed and I'll feed her this week, but after that I'll get her out and measure her.

We can see who was closest lol. :)

[lemon]

That was from a conversation I had a few months ago, so I'd assume it's current.

I only know of two other female adult platinum retics and their quite big as well, not as big as this girl though lol.

[Donnie]

For a bit of fun would anyone like to guess her size?

She's only just shed and I'll feed her this week, but after that I'll get her out and measure her.

We can see who was closest lol. :)

My guess, 18' 8"

[lemon]

My guess, 18' 8"

Good guess :)

[Donnie]

Good guess :)

What do I win if I am right :bouncy:

[lemon]

What do I win if I am right :bouncy:

You'll be forever known as the 'King of the Forum' lol :D

[Philmul]

She is a beauty. I hear that dwarf male retics max out at around 8ft. But are they agressive? I love the pattern on them

[Aresplimpot]

Wow, what do you feed him? :) it looks like the one we saw in Bohol, Philippines but then that was only a normal morph. It was big enough to eat small pigs

[DOBERMAN]

Awesome.

I also am curious as to what they would eat at that size and what it would cost.
I'm interested in a Burm - I know it ain't no retic though.

[lemon]

She is a beauty. I hear that dwarf male retics max out at around 8ft. But are they agressive? I love the pattern on them

Never kept the dwarf species but as mainland males average 13-15ft (15 being big) then 8 foot sounds about right to me. Dont know about the temp, i guess it depends on personality of the snake as well.

[lemon]

She's failry exnensive to feed as she only eats guinea pigs.

If she ate giant rabbits she would only cost about £10-£20 a month (not sure what this is in $?) but with the guinea pigs it probably on average costs me £50-£70 a month as their in short supply and quite expensive to buy, also she eats quite a lot lol.

[Gungirl]

That is a bit pricey.. £70 is $110 or close to it

[lemon]

That is a bit pricey.. £70 is $110 or close to it

Yes, plus i have many others to feed as well lol.

[Philmul]

Ever thought of breeding your own guinea pigs and rabbits. I do for pets I have around 50 rabbits a yr that I sell and it costs about £10 a month but then I love me rabbits.

[Ivanator]

That is a huge retic!! Have you had a chance to measure her yet or was 18' 8" right?

How long have you had her? Have you tried scenting the guinea pigs with rabbits yet? That's a lot of money your spending to feed her on guinea pigs

[iBaman]

I spend $10 per guinea pig here....have you told the owner it's a feeder? Mine sells them to me for the price of an XXL jumbo rat =3

[shaunyboy]

great looking Retic mate

she's a biggy :shocked:

i would not fancy her taking a dump on me,or the carpet though :yes:

cheers shaun

[lemon]

Ever thought of breeding your own guinea pigs and rabbits. I do for pets I have around 50 rabbits a yr that I sell and it costs about £10 a month but then I love me rabbits.

The girlfriend has pet rabbits, I wouldnt be allowed lol.

[lemon]

That is a huge retic!! Have you had a chance to measure her yet or was 18' 8" right?

How long have you had her? Have you tried scenting the guinea pigs with rabbits yet? That's a lot of money your spending to feed her on guinea pigs

Shes getting measured early next week. I think shes around 18.5-19.5 foot but not too sure yet

I'm going to try her with rabbits again as yes she does cost a lot to feed lol

[lemon]

I spend $10 per guinea pig here....have you told the owner it's a feeder? Mine sells them to me for the price of an XXL jumbo rat =3

Is $10 about £6? If so thats expensive. Its not so much the price other here but the availability. Plus when she can eat 15-20 in one go at times its difficult to keep up lol.

[lemon]

great looking Retic mate

she's a biggy :shocked:

i would not fancy her taking a dump on me,or the carpet though :yes:

cheers shaun

Thanks,

Luckily she's only gone in her viv so far lol.

[moshirimon]

Stunning snake. Love to see a reticulated python at that size, especially a morph uncommon to see adults in.

[Philmul]

I know r rabbits are only pets but I love my rabbits I only breed rats for my snakes. Lol

[omega]

Wow... that is HUGE!!! :shocked: yep, i would imagine it has the run of the house.:Wow:

[lemon]

My guess, 18' 8"

You were very close.

She's 18ft 7 inches. We had her out yesterday and measured her 3 times. She was 18ft 9 inches 1st time, but 18ft 7 inches then 2nd and 3rd time.

[themeyers]

I love to see huge retics. thanks for sharing and I hope mine gets big but maybe not that big. lol. i will be happy either way.

[Donnie]

You were very close.

She's 18ft 7 inches. We had her out yesterday and measured her 3 times. She was 18ft 9 inches 1st time, but 18ft 7 inches then 2nd and 3rd time.

Oh damn it, I will have to get my eyes tested again :blink: a whole inch out :O_o:

[lemon]

Oh damn it, I will have to get my eyes tested again :blink: a whole inch out :O_o:

Yea, lol. You were very close.

[lemon]

I love to see huge retics. thanks for sharing and I hope mine gets big but maybe not that big. lol. i will be happy either way.

Thanks,

The bigger the better lol.

[mumps]

Hi Lemon,

I'm new to the site and just saw this thread. She is a real beaut!! How tall is her 8 x 4?

Chris

[dave himself]

Mate that big girl is stunning

[bumblebat]

Awww she's pretty.

[brandonh]

what amazing colors also a rather large retic :D

[Freebody]

you need to feed her more, look how small she is LOL jk, she is super sexy!! well done mate, I got a dwarf female retic I thought was getting big now, now I feel like I got a garter snake :P

[LadyWraith]

Wow. She's a beast. Little lady doesn't look like she's missed out on dinner time very often. ;)

[lemon]

Wow. She's a beast. Little lady doesn't look like she's missed out on dinner time very often. ;)

I wish this was the case lol


She's a terrible feeder unfortunately.


She isn't hungry that often nor will she take big prey like rabbits.


She only eats guinea pigs and I'm currently trying to trick her to take rabbits.

[millertime89]

ever had the opportunity to try pigs (not the guinea kind)? They're becoming popular over here.

[MikeM77]

Wow that is one big gorgeous retic

[Ivanator]

I wish this was the case lol


She's a terrible feeder unfortunately.


She isn't hungry that often nor will she take big prey like rabbits.


She only eats guinea pigs and I'm currently trying to trick her to take rabbits.

WOW! She still hasn't fallen for your tricks of trying to get her to take rabbits? You must have to feed her like 10 guinea pigs each time!

[KSTAR]

Beautiful platinum!!!

[Jinxygirl]

Wow!! Gorgeous snake!

[NCHornet]

Beautiful snake, but at this point I think she would be better off in her own snake proof room. An 8x4 viv is a little tight for her, lol!!!!! 15-20 pigs at a time?????? I would be looking for a supply of pigs if I were you. But I live in the country and have a assortment of livestock suppliers to pull from if needed. Thanks for posting the pics!!!

[millertime89]

Beautiful snake, but at this point I think she would be better off in her own snake proof room. An 8x4 viv is a little tight for her, lol!!!!! 15-20 pigs at a time?????? I would be looking for a supply of pigs if I were you. But I live in the country and have a assortment of livestock suppliers to pull from if needed. Thanks for posting the pics!!!

Dunno where you're getting your info from but an 8x4 is plenty big enough for even the largest pythons. That's 24 sq ft of floor space! A room is totally overkill unless you want to donate a room to a snake.

[bcr229]

Dunno where you're getting your info from but an 8x4 is plenty big enough for even the largest pythons. That's 24 sq ft of floor space! A room is totally overkill unless you want to donate a room to a snake.
Wow, if I had one that big I probably would just give it a spare bedroom. Pull up the carpet, lay down linoleum over top of radiant floor heat in one corner, use some large dog houses for hides and a horse trough for water, and it would be all set.

I couldn't imagine trying to maintain something that large on just guinea pigs though.

[Amadeus]

Wow, if I had one that big I probably would just give it a spare bedroom. Pull up the carpet, lay down linoleum over top of radiant floor heat in one corner, use some large dog houses for hides and a horse trough for water, and it would be all set.

I couldn't imagine trying to maintain something that large on just guinea pigs though.

Pigs dude pigs.

[millertime89]

Wow, if I had one that big I probably would just give it a spare bedroom. Pull up the carpet, lay down linoleum over top of radiant floor heat in one corner, use some large dog houses for hides and a horse trough for water, and it would be all set.

I couldn't imagine trying to maintain something that large on just guinea pigs though.

You might be surprised how easy it can be when done right.
Wait, I did my math wrong, an 8x4 is 32 sq ft of floor space, that's cavernous! An 8x3 or 6x4 is plenty.

Pigs dude pigs.

Monster feeders has an awesome selection of pigs. 2.50/lb for anything over 5 lbs and Matt's quality is top notch.

[lemon]

Yea the giants fit into an 8 x4ft very easily.

She wouldnt know what a pig is lol.

Guines pigs arent the same as pigs.

the good news is I've managed to convert her to take rabbits.

She took 7 yesterday.

[Mark Taylor]

7 Any pics of the lump lol.

[sweatshirt]

Awesome snake!!... 7 rabbits? :shocked:

[lemon]

lol.

It's not that impressive as 6 were small and one was medium.

[smy_749]

lol.

It's not that impressive as 6 were small and one was medium.

It sounds impressive, thats for sure. Thats quite the expensive meal too

[lemon]

Updated photo

[Ivanator]

That's a big snake! I like how yours is slim like they're supposed to be. I hate it when I see giants that are just fat from not being able to get exercise.

[millertime89]

Lemon, don't suppose you can get goats easily over there can you? My 12ft female just took a 3 day old goat that didn't make it.

[lemon]

Lemon, don't suppose you can get goats easily over there can you? My 12ft female just took a 3 day old goat that didn't make it.

Never sourced any goats myself.

The problem with this girl is she's not use to eating large prey. Her head is longer but less wide then my 16.5ft retic. I think it's due to her never feeding on large prey and this has resulted in a thinner head. She managed to eat the medium sized rabbit but I don't think at the moment she could manage anything bigger. Hopefully over time I'll be able to increase the prey size she will take.

[millertime89]

See what you can find, the really young kidds aren't too big, but based on what you say they might be too big for her.

[guyabano]

Such a beauty. She seems like she's really in shape. How often does she work out? Gym, CrossFit, P90x? All of the above?

Seriously though, awesome seeing a large, healthy retic.