Reticulated Python Iridescence

[bigsnakegirl785]

Originally Posted by psychocircus

I am sure DJC meant easier in the department of size, handling, significance of feeding response, and safety. Regardless, I too have lost a BRB in the past.

That could be it, but we don't want to mislead new keepers into getting a species just because they stay small and eat well if physically they might not be able to handle any mistakes in their husbandry.

On the other hand, I don't think WLP meet any of those criteria. They can get up to 9'+, though the average seems to be about 6'. They don't handle very well usually, though if you can find CBB you may be able to find a docile individual. Because of their size and behavior, I wouldn't say they are safe for an inexperienced keeper.

[Scubadiver59]

I hope my juvenile male WLP keeps up his trend of being fairly easy to handle—once I get past the first defensive response when I take him out, he’s a dream to handle.

Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

That could be it, but we don't want to mislead new keepers into getting a species just because they stay small and eat well if physically they might not be able to handle any mistakes in their husbandry.

On the other hand, I don't think WLP meet any of those criteria. They can get up to 9'+, though the average seems to be about 6'. They don't handle very well usually, though if you can find CBB you may be able to find a docile individual. Because of their size and behavior, I wouldn't say they are safe for an inexperienced keeper.