My first retic

Mmrseed · 07-19-15, 11:15 PM

I just picked up my first ever retic...a dwarf sunfire. He is a gorgeous snake and retics have my favorite pattern outside of a gaboon viper. I got the dwarf (and a male at that) because I don't want a snake bigger than 10 feet (that's the limit of what I could handle). Hope the pic shows

trailblazer295 · 07-19-15, 11:43 PM

Sweet looking snake. Look forward to more pics in better lighting to showcase his colours. I like the bold pattern and dark lines.

dave himself · 07-20-15, 02:05 AM

Congratulations that's a sweet looking boy you've got there

SnakeyJay · 07-20-15, 03:30 AM

Will it stay under 10ft tho? Jamps apparently hit between 10-12ft

Mmrseed · 07-20-15, 07:52 AM

Thanks everyone. I can't say for sure about the size because I'm no expert when it comes to retics. I just heard the dwarfs max out at around 11-12 feet and if it's a male you can subtract a couple more feet from that. Guess if I wake up one day and it's 11 feet long and hungry I'm in for more snake than I bargained for

**Minkness** · 07-20-15, 08:02 AM

Congrats on the new edition! I will one day have a super dwarf retic to join the family. Love their eyes! Looks like you got a real stunner too!

Mmrseed · 07-20-15, 08:31 AM

I know I love the eyes which was a major selling point to me. I got a sumatran short tail and this snake (not at the same time) because I absolutely love those bright orange serial killer eyes. Watching their pupils flit around looking at their surroundings is really cool

Albert Clark · 07-20-15, 10:11 AM

Majestic looking animal! I wonder if he is doing a calculation in this picture bc I know they are very intelligent. Good luck.

SnoopySnake · 07-20-15, 01:27 PM

Very nice retic. I would be prepared for it to potentially hit over 10 ft. Some dwarf locales get well over that and I think sunfire is a mainland morph, meaning yours has mainland genetics. Do you know what percentage dwarf he is?

Mmrseed · 07-20-15, 01:58 PM

So long as it stays close. I just don't want a 18 foot snake. I would have a hard time with such an animal. Here is a video of him.....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D6HjC8-dEOk

**Tsubaki** · 07-20-15, 02:14 PM

Very nice retic

, i hope he stays within limit for you. The largest male dwarf i've had (100%dwarf) was still almost 14 feet.

**millertime89** · 07-22-15, 03:55 PM

Very nice dwarf sunfire! Since it's a male he should top out around 10ft if not a bit less. Congrats and welcome to the retic family!