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10-25-12, 02:23 PM
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burm or retic?
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
when i say retic. i mean i bought her as a tiger reticulated python
Last edited by infernalis; 10-25-12 at 03:36 PM..
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10-25-12, 03:39 PM
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Captain America
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Re: berm or retic?
Looks like a Burm to me.The marking on the head is a dead give away.
Hope you didn't pay to much.
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10-25-12, 03:41 PM
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Re: berm or retic?
Yeppers....looks like a Burmese python.
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10-25-12, 03:50 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
definitely a Burm. Pattern, body type, head shape, all are wrong for a retic and spot on for a burm.
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10-25-12, 04:25 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
For sure a burm, but you rather have a burm than a retic anyways 
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10-25-12, 04:30 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
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Originally Posted by SikSol
For sure a burm, but you rather have a burm than a retic anyways |
lies, at least for me. Its a very personal decision.
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10-25-12, 06:44 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
That is def an albino burm het for labyrinth. Still an awesome snake 
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10-25-12, 06:54 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
Yea burm for sure. Very unique looking pattern I must say.
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10-25-12, 09:29 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
Awww! What a cute wee little albino burm!  I remember when mine were that little...that was 15 months ago and now they're 7' or so
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lies, at least for me. Its a very personal decision.
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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
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10-26-12, 08:46 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
Yea Im a little concerned that you dont know the difference between the two. Have you ever kept a large snake before? good luck
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10-26-12, 08:58 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
That definitely doesn't look like a tiger retic. The head alone shouts "burmese!"
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10-26-12, 09:35 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
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.
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11-14-12, 05:24 AM
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Re: burm or retic?
thats a burm,
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11-14-12, 05:37 AM
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Re: burm or retic?
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?
Not me or my picture.
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11-22-12, 11:01 PM
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Re: burm or retic?
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.
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