Re: re:New to retics

[Shannon]

Hi guys,ive been considering getting a retic.Being that it will be my first retic,i was wandering what advice you guys have for me?

[burmco4]

You can have a look at the retic forum under Boas & Pythons everything youll need to know is there...Get a huge enclosure or make room into a enclosure... hope this helped.

[mgiddings]

Try messaging burmbuddy on the forum, he has a wealth of knowledge on the subject of big snakes. Not sure if he is still active, but I think he does check from time to time.

Very important is to remember to get your habits straight from the beginning, a small retic which is not "trained" for feeding etc. is okay, but when you have a large one with bad habits, things can go bad very quickly. I have heard of tapping on the head before each feeeding as well as using a spray bottle. Use your chosen method at each feeding from when the animal is young so when it gets older it knows when feeding time is. Also I would advise you to get a hatchling and work with it as it grows.

I wish you the best.

[Shannon]

Thanks mgiddings.Im in talks with BV at the moment,and he should be getting retics in the next month or so.Im sure he will give me all the info and advice i might need,been it my first retic.

Thanks again,and ill sure to be getting a hatchling and tap training from the start.

[Burmbuddy]

Hi guys.

I am still here...

Cheers
DAN

[Constrictor Girl]

Shannon stay away from the end that has teeth in it.