Madu Super Dwarf?? - Page 2

Theweinz · 04-02-13, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Freebody

my dwarf is a female btw.

Gotcha, sorry. A male should be a bit smaller then.

Freebody · 04-02-13, 06:17 PM

yes and no, my breeders dwarf lines were really small, and his superdwarf line was mini, his male breeder superdwarfs was 6 feet at like 8 years old and the females were under 8 feet if I remember correctly, his dwarf line were exactly what mine is full grown, 11 feet. its usually about 2-3 feet or so larger for the average dwarf line. if its a dwarf I would expect a 9-10 footer before its slows down growing so much you can call it full grown. retics are my favorite snakes! and my Bella has a special spot in my heart, if my house caught on fire one night, I guarantee she coming out with me, even at the cost of not being able to wake the roomates LOL

Theweinz · 04-02-13, 07:30 PM

That's funny. I really enjoy my retic too. I just want to know what I am in for. Thanks for the info.

**millertime89** · 04-03-13, 04:10 PM

Can you get a full picture of his body? Requested by my acquaintance in Indo.

Theweinz · 04-03-13, 05:34 PM

Thank you! Yes I will get a full body photo. I am at work now but will post it tonight. I will get a full body and one of me holding him to get an idea of scale. I see what you mean about possibility of having some Selayar in him.

Theweinz · 04-03-13, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by millertime89

Can you get a full picture of his body? Requested by my acquaintance in Indo.

Here are a couple full body shots, hope they help your friend. Great looking snake no matter what it is "exactly"! Thanks again.

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moshirimon · 04-03-13, 09:24 PM

Doesn't look SD to me. I had a dwarf that looked exactly like that guy. I wouldn't say SD , but I wouldn't say mainland either. If I were you I'd be expecting a big snake, not huge though. Beautiful snake though, loved the pics!

Theweinz · 04-03-13, 09:49 PM

Thanks, how big did yours get? What kind of dwarf was it?

**millertime89** · 04-04-13, 12:46 AM

He looks great, I'll send those to him but I don't see any SD there. Maybe a touch in the neck pattern but that appears in other dwarf localities too.

**millertime89** · 04-05-13, 01:17 AM

He thinks its a mainland x SD cross, judging by the size most likely a 50% SD.

Theweinz · 04-05-13, 07:30 AM

Thanks Kyle, glad to get his expert opinion. Glad he thinks there is some SDin him! Time will tell the story. Thanks for taking the time man!

**millertime89** · 04-05-13, 12:35 PM

Not a problem, that's why I pop in from time to time. He has some really nice colors. How's his attitude? Cage defensive or flighty at all?

Theweinz · 04-05-13, 01:26 PM

I do not have much experience with retics, but he is active, always moving when I hold him. Sometimes he will coil up on my shoulder area and just hang tight and look around. When I first saw him at the pet shop I got him from, he would strike everytime the cage opened up or anytime the owner tried to handle him. Once I got him home, I left him alone for a week, then I just started taking him out by hand with slow but direct movements, never with a hook. He is always curious but he knows the difference between me and food. He has never struck at me or even hissed. I could not ask for a better attitude compared with some of the things I have read about retics! I do not try to handle him a day or so after feeding, or when I am feeding any of my other snakes. He always comes out hunting when I am feeding mice or rats. His feeding response is incredible. Without doubt the most observant, intelligent snake in my collection. He is always aware of what is going on outside his cage. I handle him about twice a week. I keep him in a 4X2 Boaphile cage with a RHP- he seems to like it, but my need a 6X2X2 or larger by the time he is an adult! I will update info as to how he is growing! Thanks again Kyle

**millertime89** · 04-06-13, 11:28 PM

Definitely wait on getting the 6x2x2 until it seems needed, a male should stay smaller. The striking when the cage is opened is typical feeding response, especially if he never was held. Sounds like you're doing a good job with him, but I would recommend getting a hook in case he starts having feeding responses again. A paper towel roll works just as well and there's no risk of breaking teeth. Looking forward to updates on him.