Genetic stripe Het Albino SD 'Hiro' - Page 2

**Minkness** · 03-28-16, 04:06 PM

In the wild alot of retics, even thesuper large ones, actually stay semi-aboreal. They use their length spread out over more branches so are nuuuuch lighter than a bermese and in most cases a boa. (Depending on the boa and relative length of course).

I believe that their personality and temperment is a bit unpredictable from snake to snake though. Some can be super active and spazzy while others might be mildly active and chill. Some may hide all the time. While others may make a great display.

One day...in the far future...I WILL have an SD retic. =)

trailblazer295 · 03-28-16, 04:08 PM

I think my saving grace is the fact there aren't any SD retic breeders north of the border. Would have made a new addition a much more difficult one

jpsteele80 · 03-28-16, 07:14 PM

that is one smokin g stripe, i just got rid of one not to long ago, wishing i didn't now

bigsnakegirl785 · 03-28-16, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

In the wild alot of retics, even thesuper large ones, actually stay semi-aboreal. They use their length spread out over more branches so are nuuuuch lighter than a bermese and in most cases a boa. (Depending on the boa and relative length of course).

I believe that their personality and temperment is a bit unpredictable from snake to snake though. Some can be super active and spazzy while others might be mildly active and chill. Some may hide all the time. While others may make a great display.

One day...in the far future...I WILL have an SD retic. =)

Yup they are WAAAAAY lighter than a boa. My BCI is 6.5' and 4,144 grams. My retic is right around 6', and barely over 1,000 grams. Significant difference between the two. She looks maybe 5' until she stretches along her 4'x2'.

AwesomeGuy376 · 03-28-16, 10:38 PM

God the eyes on that snake are amazing 0.0 really awesome!

**Tsubaki** · 03-29-16, 04:03 AM

Thanks AwesomeGuy

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Originally Posted by trailblazer295

Wow I thought they were a much heavier bodied snake, I would have figured he'd be double or triple the width. That appears a manageable size.

Retics are very slender compared to most other giants, they do tend to have a bit of personality to make up for it haha. Do not underestimate their strength obviously, when my purple retic was the same weight as my labyrinth burm.. The retic was definitely stronger... But a fully grown real SD isn't all that big so not all that strong either

, (I keep saying real, because i have seen newborn mainlands or dwarves being sold as yearling SD's, which would be a very unpleasant surprise...) .. Also in character, they're unique, highly intelligent which is great! (This 'lill one is a bit of a bonehead though, the others are smarter haha) One of the foremost reasons i love retics.. Don't think you can easily trick them about which side the tank is going to open, they know.. Capture bred isn't all that bad, this little guy is very friendly (Very food driven, hook training is essential).. My current retics are all pretty ok to handle (My tiger is a thrasher, in and outside the terrarium), and are all successfully hook trained. 3 out of 4 will try to get me through the glass at night, that's how strong the food drive is. It's not an animal anyone should get, but it is a great addition for anyone willing to enjoy their strong personality!

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Originally Posted by jpsteele80

that is one smokin g stripe, i just got rid of one not to long ago, wishing i didn't now

Thanks mate, and that's a damn shame..

trailblazer295 · 03-29-16, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsubaki

Retics are very slender compared to most other giants, they do tend to have a bit of personality to make up for it haha. Do not underestimate their strength obviously, when my purple retic was the same weight as my labyrinth burm.. The retic was definitely stronger... But a fully grown real SD isn't all that big so not all that strong either

, (I keep saying real, because i have seen newborn mainlands or dwarves being sold as yearling SD's, which would be a very unpleasant surprise...) .. Also in character, they're unique, highly intelligent which is great! (This 'lill one is a bit of a bonehead though, the others are smarter haha) One of the foremost reasons i love retics.. Don't think you can easily trick them about which side the tank is going to open, they know.. Capture bred isn't all that bad, this little guy is very friendly (Very food driven, hook training is essential).. My current retics are all pretty ok to handle (My tiger is a thrasher, in and outside the terrarium), and are all successfully hook trained. 3 out of 4 will try to get me through the glass at night, that's how strong the food drive is. It's not an animal anyone should get, but it is a great addition for anyone willing to enjoy their strong personality!

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That would be my biggest fear being sold a mislabeled giant. No breeders up here that I've found and getting anything over the border is very expensive. That's funny a snake being described as smart or a bonehead lol