Does anybody have any websites they can recomend to educate me more about the retic?

slith_python · 09-11-05, 07:31 PM

Does anybody have any suggestions about which websites i should glance at to further educate me about reticulated pythons?

Rosy-enthusiast · 09-11-05, 07:40 PM

I have re thought my comments on this species counting your age/abilities. Ok, I would actually reccomend you getting rid of it because of your age and the size of this species. They can grow 6-8ft a year and to tell you the truth I dont think im ready for a big boid like that yet as well as the commitment. Look into the future, a cornsnake or ball python exrement isnt big but those are not usually reaching the 6ft mark but look at the reticulated python! It can reach 18+ ft. Your gonna have a heck of a time cleaning the cage because your most likely gonna use a shovel. The maintenance is just on going and its not gonna be very fun? Im gonna have to ask how much experience you have with 18ft+ boids? probably none....

EDIT: Another question, why did you get this exact python species? To show off to your friends or what?

Ixidor · 09-11-05, 07:45 PM

Rosy, plz be kind. Don't assume that he/she is a novice to taking care of herps, s/he might be new to this species, but not herps in general. Don't jump down peoples throats because of their age. Don't assume its to "show off".

slith_python · 09-11-05, 07:47 PM

No, i gotit cause it looks cool andi love everything about them, my uncles a herpetologist andhe said if i was to get a big boid to get one of those, and i have a ton of exp. I own a green anaconda, ps, i like retics way better, anacondas are stinky, no hard feelings to all anaconda owners, and im 14, and im 6'1, im quite capable of handeling myself.

slith_python · 09-11-05, 07:49 PM

Its not to show off.

slith_python · 09-11-05, 07:56 PM

Does anybody else have anything to say?

Reticsrule · 09-11-05, 08:13 PM

if you are looking for sites strictly on retics, the only two i know of are www.retic.org and www.reticinfo.com. hope that helps.

Rosy-enthusiast · 09-11-05, 08:42 PM

Ixidor - Im not trying to be mean but hes 14, he may not be a nooby for other herps but theres a big difference between a anaconda and a retic! I dont know how big his anaconda is but seriously retics are a different story.

Im 20 and im 6'7 (im in real good shape).... I personally dont think im ready for that big of an animal at the moment. You think you stand a chance when it reaches 15ft+. you (smells like rats or mice) vs. retic (hasnt had a supper in 1-2weeks)? Dont think so without stitches, broken bones or death. Obviously your uncle is out of his league (no offense) because if he was responsible he would have said either a columbian or a bit higher up would be a burmese. You should go to the nerd site, they have a bunch of caresheets that tell you the animals ease of care and the retics is ADVANCED which means somone has experience with large boids which is where you have to answer how big is your anaconda?

You guys shouldnt encourage him.

slith_python · 09-11-05, 09:02 PM

my anaconda is 13' 7'', and im quite capable of handling itand yes, i know that retics grow fast, and can reach 20'+, the females oftem bigger. I am an advanced keeper.

Rosy-enthusiast · 09-11-05, 10:03 PM

How long have you actually had this anaconda? Do your parents help you out? I see this as turning out bad because I dont think you can handle a 20ft snake by yourself and actually convince friends/family to take it out each week to clean the cage, etc. You saying your an advanced large boid keeper is like you saying your equal to N.E.R.D in skill.

slith_python · 09-11-05, 10:35 PM

Yes, sometimes i do it by myself when hes in a good mood, and mot of the time i have help, ive had this anaconda sinse it was a week old, im assuming it was around there, and i have the proper equipement to do it by myself, tongs, hooks, etc. Most the time i dont even need help, and you sound like a know it all, i asked for your opinion on the snake, not on how much exp i have.

Rosy-enthusiast · 09-11-05, 10:56 PM

Right, I thought you would need help, I can understand a 13 1/2ft snake where somone will help but not a 20ft+ snake. LOL, a know it all? Could be because I have actually kept one before that was reaching 18ft..... AND I kept a burm that was at 15ft. I had to sell them both though because I got tired of all the cleaning and always needing help to take out the retic. With the retic I had to spend a minimum of 2hrs every 2 weeks cleaning the excrements that got under the newspaper. I dont know about you but with a reptile that big you have to have somone with a good stomache to clean it because it smells so disgusting (although I got used to it) as well as somone thats willing to do it every 2 weeks which is sometimes hard because people have other things then to take the snake out for 2 hours and watch you clean and then put it back. Can take an excess of 4 hours!

EDIT: you didnt ask for an opinion, look at the topic, heres a site by the way http://www.newenglandreptile.com/CareRetic.html

kevyn · 09-12-05, 11:28 AM

I keep a semi-large collection of retics. One of the main reasons I like retics, is that they are a challenge. While my retics are "tame" animals, they are still very active when handled, with the exception of my tiger het female. At 14 can someone responsibly keep retics? I don't know. I do know they will likely need help from someone. Retics are powerful, large, and very intelligent snakes with a very strong feed response. They are certainly for a keeper with advanced skills in keep giant pythons. Is the person starting this thread ready? I doubt it, but I can't say for sure. I do know my buddy got a burm at 14 and now he's one of the biggest breeders in the world. I guess it depends on the 14yr old and I know a burm is a hell of way from a retic. So is an anaconda.

If you want info on retics www.retic.org like was mentioned is a great site and maintained by my buddy Adam. He's a great keeper and breeder. He knows retics. Also you might want to check out the forums on www.bobclark.com and www.contrictors.com . Just be prepared to be asked alot of questions on your abilities with this snake.

Rosy-enthusiast · 09-12-05, 05:45 PM

Thank you for pointing out the obvious Kevyn! I already said anacondas are much different and I said he probably wont be able to care for it properly. He says hes an advanced large constrictor keeper and hes only 14! It takes years and years to know exactly how an animal is gonna react so you cant say you are. They are the most intelligent animal I have ever kept that was a reptile. I might get a burmese next year if I feel comfortable with the idea.

slith_python · 09-12-05, 06:15 PM

um, your a fricken idiot saying im not gunna be able to care for it and i dont know how its going to react cause im 14, you sound like a jackass, age doesnt matter, as long as you muture enouph to understand.

sorry, the idiot and jackass thing was uncalled for but seriosly, if i get killed its my own damn problem, so lay off.