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 Super dwarf retics?

I have been thinking about getting one and I would like to know yall’s thoughts on them. I think retic are beautiful snakes but the super large size is a little intimidating for a 5’2" 120 pound female. So I was looking into these smaller versions. I have read that males are under 6’ when mature and female stay under 9’.

I am not new to snakes. We have had a Colombian boa for 3 years. We were planning on breeding but we found out she was a he. He is over 6’ and about 8 pounds. And I am very comfortable handling him.

Anyway any thought and or suggestions would be great. Thanks

Randi
07/17/08  09:59pm

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   Message To: Barker   In reference to Message Id: 1800007


 Super dwarf retics?

if youcan deal with a 6’ columbian boa, than a super dwarf retic is a no problem, the largest female there was only around 8’, and most females stay around 7’, males are less than that
07/18/08  01:09am

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   Message To: KMA   In reference to Message Id: 1800227


 Super dwarf retics?

I have seen a picture of a full grown super dwarf and it appeared to be very light bodied compared to our Colombian. Are they generally lighter? Also is the super dwarf from a specific locale or are they the product of breeding small adult dwarfs and they just made smaller babies?

Randi
07/18/08  01:54am

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   Message To: Barker   In reference to Message Id: 1800251


 Super dwarf retics?

Hi Randi,
Super Dwarf retics are a locality, not the product of selective breeding. For the most part, they only get 6 to 7 feet long. As for their bahavior, in my opinion they are just like a honduran milksnake, not aggressive(unless they are being fed lol) but just move around all over the place. I bought my two super dwarfs from Garrick Demeyer, he is a great breeder, one that you can really trust and has excellent selections of baby super dwarf retics at a great price. Retics are awesome pets, they do require a bit of exerience though. Here is a link to Garrick’s site, he has some awesome size comparisons that you can look at, if you havent seen them. Crested Gecko Retics Also the example photos of his available retics are in my opinion the ok versons of what he really has. Here are the ones that I bought from him.
07/18/08  11:56am


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