Blood, SD retic, or GTP

DeesBalls · 03-14-13, 12:18 AM

So i have been researching alot of about these 3 species. other than ball pythons i want a new addition to my collection, a pet, you could say.

I am thinking of either a blood (black blood), an SD retic (probably not yet though) or a GTP- i like all three of them, and i would love an SD retic, i love their feeding response, their colors, and their eyes..

GTP obviously have their coloring as well

and black bloods, not sure why, but i just love their facial features.

This is going to be my "giant" if you will. It will be my big guy of the reptile room and just wanted some input on your guys' outlook.

Since i have the rep room all set up and everything fitting nicely i will have some extra room for cage.

thanks for your help.

stephanbakir · 03-14-13, 12:26 AM

I'm mildly biased towards retics...

Best thing I can tell you is, if you ever want to handle it, dont get a GTP.

Bloods have a strike like a shot gun, generally are pretty mild temperament wise but the potential is there.

SD retics are awesome... if you get them from a REPUTABLE breeder, ask for the SD locale and they should know. Kalatoas are under 6 feet as adults.

Corey209 · 03-14-13, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stephanbakir

I'm mildly biased towards retics...

Best thing I can tell you is, if you ever want to handle it, dont get a GTP.

Bloods have a strike like a shot gun, generally are pretty mild temperament wise but the potential is there.

SD retics are awesome... if you get them from a REPUTABLE breeder, ask for the SD locale and they should know. Kalatoas are under 6 feet as adults.

You can handle plenty of GTP's, Biaks gave them terrible reputations.

Lankyrob · 03-14-13, 04:49 AM

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You can handle plenty of GTP's, Biaks gave them terrible reputations.

Have said this before but you obviously chose to ignore it. The problem with handling GTPs isnt getting bitten, it is the risk of damage to their fragile spine and prehensile tail, especially as hatchlings.

Personally i would go with the SD if you want to handle it

**Aaron_S** · 03-16-13, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey209

You can handle plenty of GTP's, Biaks gave them terrible reputations.

You can handle plenty of boomslangs, venom gave them terrible reputations.

stephanbakir · 03-16-13, 11:15 AM

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You can handle plenty of boomslangs, venom gave them terrible reputations.

LOL, I wasn't around for that, but I read some of the flamewars from that time... lol.

DeesBalls · 03-14-13, 01:05 AM

I will more than likey want to handle him/her, and all that... I'm really leaning towards an SD retic.. ive been watching retic videos lately and they are aewsome!, but no way i can handle a full grown Retic, so an SD is the next best thing

however, i may eventually get all 3, obviously not all at one time, but through out the years i will be.

can any one point me out to a good SD breeder in the states?

EDIT- i dont mind getting bit, or anything either, so that is not a problem.

Corey209 · 03-14-13, 01:22 AM

I would contact Bob Clark
https://www.facebook.com/bobclarkreptiles?fref=ts

He has male and females that are "Super dwarf reticulated pythons het purple phase albino"

$650 for either male or female.

stephanbakir · 03-14-13, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey209

You can handle plenty of GTP's, Biaks gave them terrible reputations.

Rob is right, handling them is REALLY risky... why chance it.
Their spines are fragile and once you damage it, they simply won't likely eat on the ground.

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Originally Posted by Corey209

I would contact Bob Clark
https://www.facebook.com/bobclarkreptiles?fref=ts

He has male and females that are "Super dwarf reticulated pythons het purple phase albino"

$650 for either male or female.

Bob Clark is one of the last people I'd buy "low end" retics from... He maintenance feeds, and they generally have a bit of rub. Do a BOI on him... all the reviews from high end tics are generally great, but the lower end stuff...

Ask Kyle (millertime) who he got his SD from, its a stunner, and was likely much cheaper then 650... I believe it was Travis Kubes but don't quote me on that.

KORBIN5895 · 03-14-13, 01:47 AM

I would go with the retic myself.

Corey209 · 03-14-13, 05:05 AM

I didn't ignore it, I never saw your post.

Plenty of people handle them safely without any damage and aren't they far less susceptible to that after they finish their change of color?

DeesBalls · 03-14-13, 09:49 AM

Okay thanks everyone for the responses. I will start looking out for an SD and go from there. I just don't want to get screwed over and it be a normal retic and not an SD ��

stephanbakir · 03-14-13, 09:57 AM

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Okay thanks everyone for the responses. I will start looking out for an SD and go from there. I just don't want to get screwed over and it be a normal retic and not an SD ��

Send Millertime a message. He REALLY knows the retic breeders in the states and I'm sure he would be glad to point you in the right direction.

**millertime89** · 03-14-13, 10:31 AM

PM me, or come to Tinley Park this weekend.

DeesBalls · 03-14-13, 10:46 AM

Okay will do. Ibjust tried to fond a website for Travis kubes, but all I could find was his Facebook page.

I would go, but not sure where the Tinley show is at

or how closebot is to Ohio.

I'll pm you later on millertime.