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I know this has probably been answered a thousand times, but I'd sure appreciate any insight. I've kept peruvians and bloods for a few years (2:3 and 1:2) and want a big bodied snake. I kind of had my heart set on a retic, but would love to have a big albino burm. I have space for one or the other, but not both. Any pros/cons/advice would be great ie. temperment, feeding, difficulty etc. I have an honest ten foot peruvian, and am trying to guage which one of the big guys would be the best next step. Thanks in advance.

In my opinion, if you're raising the from a baby, it makes no difference whether it's a burm or a retic-get the snake you prefer. Both will present very similar challenges as they age, so if the retic will hold your interest and provide more enjoyment longer, than go for that one.

If you've raised bloods and boas for a number of years and are comfortable with the adults, I see no reason why you couldn't raise a baby retic to an adult and do fine with the size and care issues.
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Without going hog wild with ten foot long custom enclosures, what is needed to comfortably house 15-20 ft. adult? I use all boaphiles now, is there a good mass-produced option like that, or are you pretty much regulated so something home made? What scares me is that in three or four years I might have a big snake that is unhappy or stressed, and I might not even realize it. Has anyone had luck with enclosures like that, and if so which ones? Thanks again.

You could house very comfortably an animal of those lengths in a either 8' x 3' or a 8' x 4' cage.
Rob
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My Future Collection HEHE Ilove burms
0.1 burmese python
1.0 labyrinth burmese python
0.1 reticulated python
1.0 jampea reticulated python
1.0 african rock python
1.0 alligator snapping turtle

animalplastics.com, monster-cages.com, boamaster.com are all very good with cages. I would recommend boa master.
Rob
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My Future Collection HEHE Ilove burms
0.1 burmese python
1.0 labyrinth burmese python
0.1 reticulated python
1.0 jampea reticulated python
1.0 african rock python
1.0 alligator snapping turtle