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the whole reason i got in to the reptile hobby was because of these snake.i own carpet pythons,monitor lizards and much more. but my parents won't let me get a retic and the dwarf retic's are just to expencive! any body got any ideas on how i can take my parents in to letting me get one!!!!!!!!!

oh P.S. any body here breed dwarf retics?
thanks
from Alex Oliver

I don't mean to offend you in any way. I just wanted to get over that before I reply to your question. Owning a retic is a big responsibility, more so than a monitor lizard or a carpet python. A large retic can KILL you. That is not to say that they are evil. It's just that one mistake can cost you your life. In my opinion you should be glad that your parents let you have your other animals. If they feel that they don't want a potentially deadly snake in the house, then you should obey their wishes. Retics can be very docile but you must remember that they still have wild instincts that must be reckoned with. If your carpet python is an agressive feeder, then you know how hard a snake can strike at its food. Imagine a 15 foot snake with this feeding response. If you are going to be caring for a large retic, you should make sure that you have another person that can help you or at least be within hearing distance in the event that you are attacked. I am not trying to make retics seem mean; I'm just telling you the truth.
When it comes to dwarf retics, you should try contacting Bob Clark(www.bobclark.com) or Mike Wilbanks(www.constrictors.com). Remember that although a dwarf retic will initially cost more, you will probably save money on feeding over time. A larger retic will of course eat more than a smaller one. Also, a larger snake will need a larger cage; which translates to more money being spent.

Sorry for the long post............

i know the dangers of big snakes. but these snakes are very pretty animals and i would love a pair of dwarf retics in my breeding stock. oh and the bad reputation doesn't do them justice! i think as long as you have good husbadry and use common sence you will have a happy retic experence!
thank
from Alex