I have a rescue. we usually take any giant snake. (i do mean any, if we have room, meaning temperment isnt an issue) There are no rescues in the surrounding states that will accept the challenge of a pissed off, abused, usually starved 20 ft anything. I haven't had any experience with albino or super tiger retics. i have had a few regulars and a few tigers. i've had reg burms and albinos. I have one reg burm that once raised up at my husband to eye level (he's 6 ft and a few inches) that was quite a site to see. he didnt hiss or strike and when i stopped laughing i picked up the part of his body still on the ground and he lowered back down and i put him in the cage while my hubby went potty. (lol). I think the burms are a little 'dumber' (im not saying theyre dumb, just that the retics seem more aware) I've also found that burms have been easier to tame back down after being abused or starved or what not. in general the burms come to me in worse condition than the retics so i dont think its a matter of 'that one had a better history so it tames faster'. i spend equal time with each, no matter what condiditon in. i let the 'worst' case determine the time spent on the rest. so that isnt really an issue either.
i love burms and i love retics. i prefer the burms b/c they are lazier. they arent ever as strong as the retics (which little 150 lb me likes as well) they dont need near the caging as a retic the same size (although they usually get it anyway. i've never been bit by a rescued burm or retic. they strike but im smaller and faster than them. they've never tried to get me when im feeding. all our snakes come out of thier cages and go in the back yard for dinner and after about 30 minutes, they're ready to be picked up and put back. (it takes a weekend to feed everyone) i've adopted out most of the burms and retics we've gotten. we're currently down to one burm that we will be keeping (the one that raised up at my husband, hehehe) and we're anxiously awaiting the arrival of a 20 ft burm and a 23 ft retic from someone in TN thats going to Iraq. the people i adopt to havent ever had a problem with them and i'm still in contact with all of them (they gotta get food somewhere). just thought id give a different perspective. the rescues we get are 95 % cranky and want your face for a snack, they leave here tame and happy or they dont leave at all.
Beth
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The rescue site: www.freewebs.com/okreptilerescue

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