I don't like either snake in general. I think that the potential size is really the only reason why a lot of people like them. There are many other species I'd take before a burm or retic.
Mavrick813;5107975; said:I'm not a fan of the Dwarfs. I say if your going to do it, Do it all the way. But, be prepared.
Mike
Joe M;5108094; said:I don't like either snake in general. I think that the potential size is really the only reason why a lot of people like them. There are many other species I'd take before a burm or retic.
Tramonte172;5108095; said:If I have to stick to the survey I am partial to (but respectful of) retics. If I may add my own option I vote for a Carpet Python.
Mavrick813;5108121; said:Carpets are nice animals.
Mike
Joe M;5108094; said:I don't like either snake in general. I think that the potential size is really the only reason why a lot of people like them. There are many other species I'd take before a burm or retic.
snakeguy101;5108237; said:i am not a fan of big snakes but if you are, i would say go for a burm, they are more mellow and easy going than retics. It will be much better if you have never had a big snake before. they are more of a handful than you may think.
Wiggles92;5108229; said:I'm a fan of how they look plus I want something that's large (10' or larger).
I was reading an article by Bob Clark on retics, and, in said article, he points out that while they have the potential to reach extremely large sizes, they do not have to hit such lengths considering the fact that most breeding age wild retics are not the titans that come to mind when they are mentioned, but he also mentioned that they also consistently hit larger sizes than anacondas and boas.
Any suggestions on alternate large snakes?
My Half dwarf is a sweetie when he's out of the cage. He's a bit hissy and stuff when you're picking him up, but then again that's not uncommon even in full sized burms. I got him for $250, which I think is a very good price considering how much you end up saving due to lowered food/caging/electric bills.Mavrick813;5108292; said:Couple things about Dwarfs that I am leery about.
1. The Price. Nuff Said.
2. How does one know their a Dwarf until they've stopped growing?
3. Everything I've read on them says that their Spastic at best. Not so much biters, But real runners.