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06-29-15, 02:34 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
When mites are full of tasty, tasty blood, they drop off and find a place to hide out and breed. That's when they come into contact with the anti-mite chemical. If you don't fog the enclosure with PAM and wait for it to settle then there's a chance that it didn't reach the nooks and crannies where mites like to lay their eggs. That's typically why most people have recurring infestations, they never got rid of the eggs the first time around. I'm VERY leery of any vet whose solution to everything is a shot. Even shots given for common issues, such as respiratory infections, can result in the animal getting sick or dying. Why risk complications when there are known and proven (and cheaper) measures for killing the little blood suckers?
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06-29-15, 02:38 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
True, but he's doing well
the pam is being used as a prevention now
In other news Lorax did strike me the other day AFTER feeding
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06-29-15, 03:08 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
How soon after feeding? If within 48 hours he was probably still in feed mode and looking for more food. It's a common thing with retics and is partly why people say to only feed in the enclosure (I don't know if you do or not, but with retics you should always feed in the enclosure).
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06-29-15, 03:22 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
That's a good tip, at this point I've been feeding him outside of the enclosure.
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06-29-15, 03:24 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
Definitely don't. It may be ok when small (or not, as you found out), but the last thing you want is a 15ft retic in feed mode out of it's enclosure.
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06-29-15, 03:35 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
Awesome. Thanks Miller. Just do the tap training if he's coming out then, correct?
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06-29-15, 04:57 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
Yup. I would actually use a hook all the time, but that's more personal preference. I think I talked about it elsewhere here. I'll write some notes and make a post about it.
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06-29-15, 05:32 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
Thanks man appreciate the tips. I'll get a hook
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07-02-15, 11:55 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
Snapped some pictures of Lorax for your viewing pleasure. 
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07-03-15, 01:08 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
He looks great havoc! Just be careful with him and only feed in the enclosure. Looks like you got your personal security back up. Good luck.
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07-04-15, 12:49 AM
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Re: Here's my Retic
Thanks Albert I did feed him in the eclosure yesterday and I did get a hook. So far he's doing well. He's an awesome snake, and I'm enjoying him. Care is being taken as well, trying to avoid more retic kisses haha
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07-04-15, 02:39 AM
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Re: Here's my Retic
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Originally Posted by havoc_vulture
Thanks Albert I did feed him in the eclosure yesterday and I did get a hook. So far he's doing well. He's an awesome snake, and I'm enjoying him. Care is being taken as well, trying to avoid more retic kisses haha
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By tomorrow I've gone 2 weeks without my new one getting me... I can feel him just waiting till he's big enough to do some damage 
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07-04-15, 11:06 AM
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Re: Here's my Retic
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Originally Posted by Snakey-Jay
By tomorrow I've gone 2 weeks without my new one getting me... I can feel him just waiting till he's big enough to do some damage |
Hahaha Jay I know that feeling
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07-04-15, 12:23 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
He's a beautiful retic mate
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07-06-15, 11:10 PM
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Re: Here's my Retic
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Originally Posted by dave himself
He's a beautiful retic mate
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Thank you Dave
Anyone happen to know if he'll stay orange?
I can't seem to find a full adult orange retic
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