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Reticulated Pythons

Gallery Photo: Jim F
Gallery Photo: Jim F

Python reticulatus, is a species of python found in Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Indo-Australian Archipelago. Adults can grow to over 28 feet in length but normally grow to an average of 10-20 feet. They are the world's longest snakes and longest reptile, but are not the most heavily built. Like all pythons, they are non-venomous constrictors and normally not considered dangerous to humans. Although large specimens are powerful enough to kill an adult human, attacks are only occasionally reported. An excellent swimmer, python reticulatus has been reported far out at sea and has colonized many small islands within its range. The specific name is Latin meaning net-like, or reticulated, and is a reference to the complex color pattern. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Reticulated Pythons. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

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Promote this Message - Regarding Ban
by KBuckler - Jan 18, 2012 02:12 AM
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HELP STOP THE BAN!
by robertgator - Jan 15, 2012 12:04 PM
1 Jan 15, 2012 12:05 PM
by robertgator
fluffy at columbus zoo measured on tv
by steveda - Jan 09, 2012 03:30 PM
6 Jan 15, 2012 06:39 PM
by steveda
idieal cage
by omrisim1 - Jan 06, 2012 04:38 AM
3 Jan 09, 2012 07:44 PM
by spmoberl
Stop Federal python Ban!
by MichelleRogers - Jan 05, 2012 02:13 PM
1 Jan 08, 2012 06:00 PM
by EricWI
my big 'uns
by varanid - Jan 05, 2012 08:11 AM
0 No replies
You own a reptile.you might want to vote
by lairofdragons - Dec 23, 2011 09:40 PM
0 No replies
Feeding?
by THESNAKEDEN - Dec 14, 2011 03:53 PM
2 Dec 21, 2011 01:05 AM
by varanid
This ever happen to anyone
by stacey1971 - Dec 09, 2011 09:52 PM
4 Dec 16, 2011 07:40 AM
by stacey1971
Pictures from the last educational show
by McCarthyBoas - Dec 07, 2011 10:40 PM
0 No replies
calling all ohioans!
by dangles - Dec 06, 2011 10:22 AM
0 No replies
OHIO - FINAL WORKGROUP REPORT (ban)
by dangles - Nov 30, 2011 02:29 PM
0 No replies
dwarf, superdwarf info?
by DMD - Nov 18, 2011 09:10 PM
3 Nov 27, 2011 09:08 AM
by murdoch
Help plz, my tiger is too fierce!!!
by kevinwangwn - Oct 31, 2011 12:06 AM
6 Feb 25, 2013 10:21 PM
by genen
HAS ANYONE SEEN CAIMANKING?
by kahumano - Oct 28, 2011 08:25 PM
0 No replies
Tiger retic x green burmese?
by Jonasgn - Oct 17, 2011 02:07 PM
3 Oct 23, 2011 09:54 PM
by reticguy76
Bateaters in the wild?
by Jonasgn - Oct 16, 2011 05:03 PM
2 Oct 17, 2011 01:39 PM
by Jonasgn
exploring the new shed
by varanid - Oct 15, 2011 06:26 AM
1 Oct 20, 2011 01:10 PM
by redlinebros
PIEBALDS
by Gabor - Oct 13, 2011 05:58 PM
6 Oct 25, 2011 10:06 PM
by varanid
Male size?
by Jonasgn - Oct 13, 2011 02:23 PM
1 Oct 13, 2011 10:19 PM
by reticguy76
My Genetic Stripe male
by JonMiller - Oct 09, 2011 07:38 PM
0 No replies
75% Dwarf or not.
by JonMiller - Oct 09, 2011 07:36 PM
2 Oct 18, 2011 08:32 PM
by ender
6-foot python found under car at mall
by EricWI - Sep 27, 2011 08:32 PM
1 Oct 05, 2011 09:35 PM
by EricWI
Captive 24-26 retic on CNN news
by Bill S. - Sep 23, 2011 05:55 PM
9 Jan 08, 2013 02:12 PM
by lovenwar
New Pics of babies
by McCarthyBoas - Sep 03, 2011 08:00 PM
0 No replies
jampea care and facts
by norcalpythons - Aug 15, 2011 05:08 PM
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super sunfires?
by jvg144 - Aug 10, 2011 09:04 PM
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retic feedimg size chart
by norcalpythons - Jul 30, 2011 12:28 AM
3 Aug 10, 2011 11:40 AM
by norcalpythons
retic morphs
by NICK21 - Jul 28, 2011 09:00 PM
2 Aug 10, 2011 07:14 PM
by nick21
Amel x clark strain albino retic?
by herperdude - Jul 14, 2011 04:33 PM
3 Jul 18, 2011 11:29 PM
by herperdude
Mood swings and a bite
by varanid - Jul 09, 2011 01:34 AM
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Pics of Tiggers babies
by McCarthyBoas - Jul 02, 2011 01:46 AM
1 Jul 03, 2011 02:42 PM
by varanid
Lavender & Purple albino
by Gabor - Jul 01, 2011 11:47 AM
1 Jul 01, 2011 07:10 PM
by ryned04
Pricing help please-
by Amp - Jun 28, 2011 07:22 AM
1 Jun 28, 2011 10:31 AM
by reticguy76
Best wood treatment
by Goldeagle - Jun 23, 2011 04:06 PM
1 Sep 30, 2011 11:14 AM
by Novice_Charmer
Cage size
by goldeagle - Jun 22, 2011 07:36 PM
3 Aug 06, 2011 02:39 AM
by skip
Update on Tiggers Babies.
by McCarthyBoas - Jun 22, 2011 07:19 PM
0 No replies
Anthrax X Golden Child
by giantkeeper - Jun 22, 2011 09:36 AM
4 Jun 28, 2011 07:49 PM
by PHFaust
Stuck Eye Cap Removal ???
by Sarge2004 - Jun 22, 2011 08:11 AM
2 Aug 03, 2011 05:58 PM
by Bill S.
Pied Retics & Clarks Fire
by KBuckler - Jun 11, 2011 06:34 PM
2 Jul 07, 2011 11:22 PM
by boelenpython
Genetic Striped
by goldeagle - May 29, 2011 08:21 PM
5 Jun 04, 2011 12:43 PM
by marksherps
Our second retic clutch this year:
by jmugleston - May 29, 2011 11:54 AM
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what does a adult platinum retic look
by BlackViper - May 22, 2011 10:16 AM
1 Jun 05, 2011 09:48 AM
by Goldeagle
Dangit python
by varanid - May 21, 2011 08:26 PM
1 May 24, 2011 08:57 PM
by PHFaust
Platty tiger x Platty....
by scott_austin - May 20, 2011 12:15 AM
2 May 21, 2012 05:48 PM
by bboa
PIED RETIC!!!
by madeline0burns - May 05, 2011 03:00 PM
1 May 05, 2011 10:47 PM
by spmoberl
purple tiger retic
by retichess - Apr 19, 2011 12:04 PM
1 Apr 21, 2011 07:37 AM
by spmoberl
Retic defecation.
by AK_Angelini - Apr 17, 2011 02:48 PM
3 May 28, 2011 07:15 PM
by rickmoss95
Some Good Press...
by EricWI - Apr 03, 2011 09:56 PM
0 No replies
my retic rare tiger
by tzabcanbalam - Apr 02, 2011 02:24 AM
3 Apr 02, 2011 11:44 PM
by Tzabcanbalam
MINI florida retic???
by IkeLightner - Mar 29, 2011 09:20 AM
2 Jun 14, 2011 08:30 PM
by JackJebus
the other retics-and a mouth thing
by varanid - Mar 26, 2011 08:34 PM
1 Apr 07, 2011 10:02 PM
by Tzabcanbalam
TX: Anyone Missing an 11-Foot Python?
by EricWI - Mar 24, 2011 04:57 PM
2 Mar 29, 2011 12:47 PM
by EricWI
Super Dwarf Retics
by T.J. - Mar 21, 2011 05:01 PM
3 Apr 02, 2011 09:13 PM
by emysbreeder
updated pics
by varanid - Mar 17, 2011 09:25 PM
4 Apr 07, 2011 09:30 PM
by Tzabcanbalam
Rabbit shortage?
by varanid - Mar 15, 2011 01:46 PM
6 Mar 30, 2011 08:00 AM
by knottydread
Photographing the big ones
by varanid - Mar 13, 2011 08:15 PM
1 Mar 30, 2011 08:05 PM
by quintin10
Housing Feedback Please
by madeline0burns - Mar 10, 2011 12:53 PM
4 Mar 13, 2011 10:39 AM
by madeline0burns
A big old snake
by ALT - Mar 07, 2011 03:28 PM
1 Mar 08, 2011 10:23 AM
by venmus93
Breeding Borneo Bateaters
by matt97 - Feb 22, 2011 04:46 PM
1 Feb 23, 2011 07:49 AM
by reticguy76
super tiger lav to a purple
by quintin10 - Feb 21, 2011 04:55 AM
3 Feb 22, 2011 08:03 AM
by reticguy76
Retic Tattoo
by HTDesigns - Feb 18, 2011 02:42 PM
2 Mar 07, 2011 09:42 PM
by HTDesigns
Picked up a new retic at NARBC today...
by SouthernSerpent - Feb 12, 2011 06:39 PM
1 Feb 12, 2011 07:16 PM
by reticguy76
not eating
by quintin10 - Feb 12, 2011 02:21 PM
3 Feb 21, 2011 12:01 PM
by rottenweiler9
tiger breeding
by quintin10 - Feb 11, 2011 03:34 AM
1 Feb 11, 2011 07:47 AM
by reticguy76
black eyed leucistic
by quintin10 - Feb 08, 2011 08:02 PM
2 Mar 26, 2011 02:18 AM
by Jordan_Russell
new retic jitters
by madeline0burns - Feb 03, 2011 11:36 PM
5 Feb 06, 2011 11:11 PM
by clee4560
some quick retic pics
by TimS - Jan 28, 2011 04:01 PM
3 Feb 24, 2011 12:37 AM
by SVS
kids and big snakes
by varanid - Jan 23, 2011 07:18 PM
11 Apr 29, 2011 08:09 AM
by herpnerd2
S373...
by madeline0burns - Jan 18, 2011 08:26 PM
4 Jan 23, 2011 09:54 AM
by PHFaust
well, a retic it is!
by madeline0burns - Jan 15, 2011 03:18 PM
12 Apr 02, 2011 09:18 AM
by madeline0burns
PLEASE HELP FIGHT REPTILE BAN IN OHIO
by cazeltine - Jan 13, 2011 08:04 PM
2 Aug 06, 2011 11:44 PM
by SVS
Retic V/S Burm
by madeline0burns - Jan 11, 2011 07:39 PM
2 Jan 13, 2011 12:12 AM
by madeline0burns
AUS Press: Scales meet scales
by - Jan 11, 2011 02:04 PM
1 Jan 11, 2011 04:22 PM
by lovenwar
purple x purple albino breeding
by quintin10 - Jan 11, 2011 01:28 AM
2 Jan 18, 2011 09:41 PM
by kachunga
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