White Tiger Retic.

bigjoe5434 · 10-07-18, 09:03 PM

Hi there, new to the forum!

I am new to the large python scene and I purchased a White Tiger Reticulated python male juvenile from Ivory Connection at the NARBC reptile expo a couple weeks ago. It's been great learning and researching everything I can about them and snake is gorgeous and love how active they are and how smart they seem.

Snake was around 30 inches when I purchased him. After his first day pup meal in my care, he looks to have already grown which is very exciting haha. I didnt ask many questions as I had a general knowledge about retics and alot of common sense really comes into play I have noticed. But I didnt ask about the snakes parents and/or locality of this snake. Is there anyway to verify if my snake is a mainland?

ClockwerkBonnet · 10-09-18, 03:49 PM

Welcome to the forum! We're glad you're here.

I can't determine whether or not the snake is a mainland, but congrats on the new addition! I'm glad to see you did a bit of research on retics in general.

Scubadiver59 · 10-10-18, 09:11 AM

Welcome to sSNAKESs!!

Helluva snake to start with!!!

**EL Ziggy** · 10-10-18, 10:32 AM

Welcome and best wishes. Congrats on the new addition. He sounds like a beauty. POst pics when you can.

marvelfreak · 10-10-18, 11:06 AM

Hello and welcome! Contact Ivory Connection and i am sure they could give you some info on the parents.

bigjoe5434 · 10-13-18, 09:42 PM

Hey guys thanks for the warm welcome! I have finally got ahold of the breeder and realized it was a separate facebook he had. But none the less I did find out my new slithering friend is a mainland male.

I have him in a 20gal sterilite tub. With a UTH. And been keeping that hotspot nice for him and keeping humidity levels around 70% problem is temps have been dropping lately here in north Texas. Tomorrow will be 80 for a high but cold front coming. Now heater will be coming on but house is generally kept 72 to keep everyone comfortable. However everyone does not include my new buddy. I have the tub stable by adding a heat lamp about 8" from the tub to help heat without getting close to the plastic and seems to be helping. But I know this snake will grow quickly, and with that factor and wanting to do right by this snake. I'm thinking I may just order an Animal Plastics T10. It is 48"long x 24"deep x 15" tall. And go ahead and get the 80amp radiant heat panel from Reptile Basics. I realize cage may be too big for a 32" juvenile but I can definitely control the heat better with the RHP. I also have a Vivarium Ve-100 thermostat to use with it.

Any thoughts?

bigjoe5434 · 10-13-18, 09:49 PM

I will upload a couple pics as soon as I figure out how. My post was denied when trying to post from tinypic

bigjoe5434 · 10-13-18, 09:50 PM

My other post is awaiting moderator approval. So hopefully soon my much longer post comes through. Haha

ZacharyTalbot · 12-14-18, 02:09 PM

Hey bigjoe I have a Platinum Lavender Albino from Ivory Connection bought at the Lake Charles Herps show. He puts out some awesome animals and is super helpful with any questions! Enjoy your new retic!

bigjoe5434 · 12-19-18, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZacharyTalbot

Hey bigjoe I have a Platinum Lavender Albino from Ivory Connection bought at the Lake Charles Herps show. He puts out some awesome animals and is super helpful with any questions! Enjoy your new retic!

Yes sir, I actually got in touch with him since making this thread and we are now friends on facebook and he has helped me alot with my slithering buddy! Absolutely the right man for his line of work.