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Hello again, I have a question for those of you, who have both or just a Retic. What are the tempermants really like on retics., what one do you like better. I have always wanted one but do not now all that much. I then saw the dwarf retic, how big do those get? I just started to get in the snake thing, right now I have a Green Burm, a Boa and a Ball. But one day a retic among other things(I need a house for that, the condo just does not work, especially when they go to the bathroom). And what size cage or enclosure do you have them in, I heard a 6ft vision is a good size, but that seems small. Plus how often do you feed them, from young ones to big ones. As you can see just doing a little research and is there difference in diff retics personality, I like the super tiger retics.
Thank you again for your time and responses

I have a male tiger retic from Bob Clark that is almost two months old (hatched on Apr. 11) and he is the calmest snake I've ever had. As with all snakes, their temperaments vary but, man, is he awesome. His feeding response has been strong without being scary. I still atleast touch him with a hook before I take him out of his enclosure, however. This guy is my first retic and I have had large burms, and still have several large boas. I can't tell you how happy I am with this retic! If you are considering one...go for it! I'm sure you won't be sorry.

Well I've had my dwarf retic for a few weeks now..and he is pretty calm..I've worked with both burm and retics..Retics seem VERY intelligent (not that burms are not)..The only issue I've ever had handling retics is they seem very territorial in their cages/enclosure..but 99% of the time they relax once they you get them out(in my experience)..If your not really sure..do more research..if size is an issue...try a dwarf..the only thing about a dwarf is no one is really sure on exact size yet..Use a reputable breeder of course..retic are great though..I dont think you'll be disappointed..good luck

Both of these pythons are great snakes and can make terrific pets. But they are VERY different and one has to learn the differences in order to own either or both.
Both of these pythons demonstrate marked "intelligence", but as retics are much more aware and alert they give the impression of being smarter. I have owned both for many many years and have experienced many examples of both types doing something that seemed either incredibly stupid, and incredibly smart. So it's really impossible to acurately say which is truly more intelligent. I think they both just have their good and bad moments. But one thing I can say about burmese that I can't say about retics is that they let one go much sooner when they get you by mistake during feeding. Retics go into full kill mode and you pretty much have to pry them off. But burms usually seem to realize that they have something other than their intended food item and will let you go if you remain still.
Both have a very strong feeding response, but burmese are much more coordinated and precise and usually identify that it is food before they strike. Retics are more unpredictable. Retics more often than not blindly strike at whatever moves and I frequently have them grabbing water bowls, soaking tubs, me, and even themselves. They also commonly strike so suddenly and erratically that they miss the food and continue striking the air until they get something. I would have to say that feeding accidents are much more likely to happen with a retic than with a burm. But both can and DO happen often. That's why it is our responsibility to learn this risk and thus avoid it if we are to own retics. I personally am especially careful with retics once they pass about 10 feet and are large enough to do me serious harm. But otherwise I just accept it as part of the "job".
As far as handling and docility are concerned, burmese again take the blue ribbon. Even though these days most retics are very tame by definition, they are not a pleasure to hold and are usually always on the move. Burmese tend to be more laid back and accepting and will often just loll about as they are held. The only disadvantage is the sheer weight of the burms once they become large. It isn't easy to move even 150 pound 15-16 footers around, but when they become really large,.. wow. But they should be taken out and handled at least once a week or so. I think if one does not plan on taking their burm or tic out once they are collosal then they probably shouldn't get one. They should not be confined to a cage for their 25 years on the planet. (just my opinion)
During breeding season male retics can become very confrontational and even aggressive (once mature). If you are not prepared to deal with this then either get only a female or go for the burms. The male burms are much less intense during this time.
That's about all I can think of. I hope it helps you to decide what to get.

>>Hello again, I have a question for those of you, who have both or just a Retic. What are the tempermants really like on retics., what one do you like better. I have always wanted one but do not now all that much. I then saw the dwarf retic, how big do those get? I just started to get in the snake thing, right now I have a Green Burm, a Boa and a Ball. But one day a retic among other things(I need a house for that, the condo just does not work, especially when they go to the bathroom). And what size cage or enclosure do you have them in, I heard a 6ft vision is a good size, but that seems small. Plus how often do you feed them, from young ones to big ones. As you can see just doing a little research and is there difference in diff retics personality, I like the super tiger retics.
>>Thank you again for your time and responses
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