my retic isnt cb, does that mean hes gunna grow up to be mean?

slith_python · 09-10-05, 06:44 PM

Hi, i just recently bought a retic, it isnt cb sadly, is that bad news for me?

Rosy-enthusiast · 09-10-05, 07:09 PM

No, I think most snakes whether cb or wc can be nasty towards us, just make sure its a baby because obviously you dont want to have to train a 12 ft snake :P Hold it after the first couple days of him being in the new habitat but dont hold him to much because he will get stressed.

slith_python · 09-10-05, 07:27 PM

thanks, i appriciate it!!

slith_python · 09-10-05, 07:28 PM

I also understand the humidity level is very high for retics, 60 %, i have a humidifier in the reptile room, so combined with a humidifier and spraying her cage, thats pretty good isnt it?

Rosy-enthusiast · 09-10-05, 10:47 PM

Well, you dont have to have a humidifier if you use a rubbermaid container because they keep the humidity in really good, but with an aquarium I would cover up the lid with a piece of plexi glass or a damn towel (wouldnt reccomend one you use on a regular basis) and that should keep the humidity high enough with the right substrate.

kevyn · 09-12-05, 11:34 AM

Aquariums blow for retics, and most snakes I think. I keep my hatchling retics in rubbermaid containers, then up grade the size as needed until in a custom melamine enclosure or a plastic enclosure of appropriate size. Retics do require a high level of humidity, but in any of these enclosures, proper humidity can be maintained with nothing more that a good sized water dish. I should also note, that I keep my retics very simply. I use a newspaper substrate, a water dish, and a hide box if they seem to need one. Not all retics are the same.