OK Ive had alot of people ask me about my retics and I’m here to clear the air for advise. parents please DO NOT purchase a dwarf or normal or even super dwarf retics for your children.why u ask these snakes are not meant for inexperienced children.i would recommend u start with a corn snake or ball python. both average out around 4-6ft corns sometimes may run into a aggressive corn. retics can get easily (15-18ft) most common range there have been quite a few occasions when retics have reached 25+ ft these snakes hold the record for worlds longest snake. they have a crazy feeding response i suggest u feed them in a bin. Or atleast have a way u can let them know its (you) and not a food source. retics are extremely strong and before u even think of purchasing a retic read up alot. get a starter snake and work ya way up the snake ladder. these are gentle giants but a still dangers to the untrained and experienced person.for males i recommend 6x2x2 ft cages females 8x2x2 or larger. retic will grow average 5-8ft! retic usually get on average 5-8ft there first year so don’t think u can house them in a 20 gallon Long there first year it will not happen! keep the basking 85-95 degrees & the cool side in 75-80 degrees. i mist my retics 1 time a day. and adult retic will require large rabbits and pigs when full grown to eat. i use aspen beeding never ever use any containing CEDAR very harmful to reptiles. well i hope this has cleared the air for parents and people thinking on purchasing a retic. PS. ALWAYS check Ur local laws about weather u can have a retic in Ur city or state and if u a require a permit and please please treat these animals with respect and do not be irresponsible its hard enough being able to get these animals because of inexperienced owners.
Info for new people and for parents.