Hey guys! I just got my new purple motley male, and boy is he gorgeous
But I have some concerns.....I've owned snakes for 9 years now (GTP, boas, king snakes, etc) but never a retic. I've always liked them..and did a lot of research before deciding to buy one. I definitely "know what I'm getting myself into" as much as any other new retic owner...but I've been surfing around on some forums and cam across a few "bite posts" ..I understand the risk of owning these animals, but from the comments I was reading ..male retics weren't gaining the best reputation lol.. and I kinda started to freak out a little (don't judge!). I had read about males getting cranky during breeding season...but didn't think it was a definitely thing, which it isn't. But my question is...how do you best avoid it? I won't be breeding for a LONG time if ever. I always go into any of my animals cages hook first, to asses mood/turn off feeding response etc. But how do you know your male is about to rip your hand off? Do they give signs BEFORE you take them out? (like when you first go in and start messing with them) or do they let you take them out and then totally turn on you? What are some popular indications? I basically want to learn by your mistakes (haha) so I can avoid getting my hand or arm ripped to shreds...any advice would be awesome and (hopefully) calming...
on a happier note: here's my beautiful male!
THANKS!
First retic to raise! ...but I have some questions..
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