Burms or Retics???

I'd go with a male to start. Smaller size and more manageable. Unless you wanna spend a little more for a dwarf/super dwarf. And I agree with you Jim, tiger reticent will always have a place in my heart. There just behind the purple albino reg. I've seen "closet/garage" retic breeders keep there big girls in the big melamine cages. I believe they were 6'x18"x2' so you don't need the master bedroom just for your retic hehe. I find reticent very rewarding to keep. Hope this helps. :x

Retics* sorry for the misspell

The cage Jim mention and the pm I sent is normal. Mine range from 7 to 8 feet long and 2 to 3.5 feet deep. All 2 feet in height. 3.5 feet deep is a pain in the a... to clean though.

Ok thanks everyone, HOw many eggs do these snales lay and whhat are some breeding tips?

Originally Posted by mmdragons

Ok thanks everyone, HOw many eggs do these snales lay and whhat are some breeding tips?

we are still talking about snakes and not mollusks right? just kidding.

Retics first clutch ranges from 16-40(40 if your lucky ) after first year can jump up to 80(although rare can get above 80) dwarfs and super dwarfs are fewer but don't have a number.

Thats insane, those eggs are huge aren't they

oh and yeah Jim haha

many times more than 40 will lay

Ive had both, been bitten by a both. I love retics, the normal tiger for sure.

My burm sasha nailed my hand as i was getting her out of the bath, coiled on my arm and everything. She let go after a minute or so realizing i wasnt a rabbit.she was about 11 feet and around 80 lbs. i suppose its her way of saying bath time isnt over yet.Shes a great animal though.

Retics are more active and most have a hardcore feeding response, but i seem to be lucky enough to never get bite outside of feeding time and never even been struck at by my big guys.(i suppose the little ones are alot more hungry?)

But i must agree the burms are couch potatoes, retics are oscar mike 22/7.