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06-18-04, 04:42 PM
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reticulated python size
I have been reading latley on a bunch of caresheets and websites about how the size of captives reticulated pythons are around 10 feet for males and around 14 for females. Since i have been wanting a reticulated python for some time for there beauty, the size has made me hesitate about getting one. But if that is true about the size i would go out tomarrow. I dont know much on there size exept for the fact they are huge. Any help would be great, thanks JH
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06-18-04, 04:51 PM
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Sorry Jh but they can actually get MUCH larger than that as well they can be one of the more aggresive species. Huge size and aggresive! now there's a combo.
Some of the newer geopgraphical variants are reputed at capping out at a smaller size and I apologize but have no experience with them.
I haven't kept any of this species in a number of years as my life was almost taken away by a large male.
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06-18-04, 04:55 PM
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The Dwarf retics stay on the "smaller" side of the scale but are still large snakes.
If you are not looking for a animal that will reash 20+ feet then look into the dwarf retics.
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06-18-04, 05:17 PM
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Would you all know of a very beautiful species fo dwarf retic, that is not to to expensive.
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06-18-04, 05:19 PM
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Well all retics are great looking for as for price I think you will need to spend the extra cash if you are interested in a dwarf.
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06-18-04, 05:26 PM
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Not sure where you're located but if you're in the states you can try: Bob Clark
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06-18-04, 05:56 PM
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Decided just to go normal and not dwarf, either a tiger or yellow headed. Dont know how fast of growing snakes they are but it will be worth it. Are they slow growers or fast? thats probably my only other question, thanks for the help Jh
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06-18-04, 06:03 PM
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They grow at a very rapid rate. From hatchling to about 12 feet in no time at all 
Its been awhile since I have had a small retic so I cant remember howbig they got in the first year but expect the snake to go through a few cages in the first year and go from mice to rabbits before you know it.
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06-18-04, 08:34 PM
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They are extremely fast growers, with a very fast metabolism. Expect a snake that will either approach or exceed 20ft. . I'm not exagerating here. These are giants. They are the biggest snakes in the world. I can only suggest that you do more reading.
Getting a Retic is a big (pardon the pun) decision, and shouldn't be made lightly. I really suggest you talk with other Retic owners first. They can be quite challenging at times, and are not at all like Burms. They are highly intelligent and very aware. IMHO more dangerous at times than any hot you will ever encounter.
If I can ask you a question, what kind of experience do you have with giants?
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06-18-04, 08:39 PM
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If you can not accomodate(?) a possible 20+ ft snake then dont get a retic. Even though the chances are slim it will reach that size, If it does you must be prepared and ready to accept the responsibilty that will come with it.
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06-18-04, 08:43 PM
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Here's a good example of what I mean...
That's Dave Barker (VPI) after being tagged by a moderately large imported Retic.
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06-18-04, 08:51 PM
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Hey my shoulder used to look like that! Nice eye opener for all those thinking of getting into these big snakes. Don't get me wrong I love them but them really do command alot of respect.
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06-18-04, 08:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by guapote's gape
Hey my shoulder used to look like that! Nice eye opener for all those thinking of getting into these big snakes. Don't get me wrong I love them but them really do command alot of respect.
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Good point For a eye opener on WHAT a big snke can do. But not all Big snakes will do that. I keep many large retics anacondas rock's and Burms and i only have a few that would like to do that.
But on the other hand that is somthing you want to keep in the back of you mind on what MAY or COULD happen if you get a large snake like a retic. But like i said they are not all like that i have a few that are just as nice as a Corn snake.
Brandon
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06-18-04, 09:12 PM
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I agree Brandon,
Just can't stress enough as IMO too many individuals get into these snakes without the prerequisite knowledge about them.
None of these animals are trully domesticated and are still instinctual by nature. If a corn snake for whatever reason decided one day to take a chunk out of you, you'll be ok. Not neccesarily the same outcome with one of the big boys.
I kept several of these for many years of my life and it still pains me to see periodic articles about 'Fluffy' (hypothetical) the house pet Burmese Python that's always been so docile until one day she constricted the family dog or child and no knows why! Sure we do!
Granted there are lots of very knowledgeable and experienced keepers of these snakes but for the budding Retic owner I just hope they give the animal the respect it trully deserves.
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06-18-04, 09:17 PM
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Very well said
Brandon
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