New retic!!

Ballchris · 03-15-15, 12:10 AM

Ok my new giant baby will be here tuesday, he is a het caramel retic, he's a baby, and I can not think for the life of me what to name him Im really into dragons, but I dont know here are some of my choices,

Reptar: from rugrats haha
Rex
Mushu: from mulan i love Disney movies and its one of my favorites and my kids favorites.
Balerion - The largest dragon known from game of thrones.

I just don't know people help me out give me some suggestions.
tell me what you think of my choices.

I will post pics when the little guy gets here tuesday, prehistoric pets are some of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with.

Ballchris · 03-15-15, 02:57 AM

Also the only thing im having issue with is what size of rodent to start feeding my new retic, medium mice,.... large mice, small rats any help here would be greatly appreciated, and thank you in advance.

Sylphie · 03-15-15, 03:47 AM

I really like Reptar and Mushu

Rex is just too... doggy, and Balerion sounds like an opera singer.

And I don't have any experience with retics so i can't help with prey size.

trailblazer295 · 03-15-15, 05:57 AM

Mushu is a excellent choice. .....

**Tsubaki** · 03-15-15, 07:47 AM

Mushu is a nice name

IW17 · 03-15-15, 12:10 PM

Go rats. Retics can start on rats. Is he mainland or a smaller cross?

Ballchris · 03-15-15, 12:39 PM

mainland he's one of the BIG BOY'S lol and I think mushu it going to be. thanks guys Ill use this thread for all of you to keep up with my boy.

Sublimeballs · 03-15-15, 01:39 PM

Congrats on the tic. Post some pics when you can. I'm getting 2 in on Tuesday aswell. Mushu is a cool name. I've got one name I've been saving for a tic and I think the male I'm getting in on Tuesday will fit it perfect.

Ballchris · 03-15-15, 03:29 PM

Nice I cant wait for mushu to get here im so excited to watch him grow up to be a giant.

Kuamata · 03-16-15, 05:03 PM

I know you mean well, I know you're giving a valiant effort, I know your heart is in the right place, so please don't take this the wrong way when I say this... but I sincerely hope that this is a giant, and I mean giant, leap that you can handle... You can see where one may be concerned, you started as a total new face to herping just last month. You added your first snake a month ago... and then adopted a corn snake... and now all of a sudden here you come with a retic on the way. You can see where one might be concerned, I just hope this is something you're ready for, as it is a whole different 'game' than with a ball python and corn snake. They grow fast, you'll either need to start with a large cage with tons of hides, or repeatedly buy bigger cages as he grows.. and they're definitely not a snake to take lightly. Don't take this the wrong way. Good luck with your new giant.

SnoopySnake · 03-16-15, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuamata

I know you mean well, I know you're giving a valiant effort, I know your heart is in the right place, so please don't take this the wrong way when I say this... but I sincerely hope that this is a giant, and I mean giant, leap that you can handle... You can see where one may be concerned, you started as a total new face to herping just last month. You added your first snake a month ago... and then adopted a corn snake... and now all of a sudden here you come with a retic on the way. You can see where one might be concerned, I just hope this is something you're ready for, as it is a whole different 'game' than with a ball python and corn snake. They grow fast, you'll either need to start with a large cage with tons of hides, or repeatedly buy bigger cages as he grows.. and they're definitely not a snake to take lightly. Don't take this the wrong way. Good luck with your new giant.

Couldn't have said it better myself..

**millertime89** · 03-16-15, 06:29 PM

I too, like Mushu. I would like to echo what IW17 and Kuamata have said. A retic should never be started on mice, even SDs can take fuzzy rats out of the eggs. Also it is a huge responsibility taking on a giant. If you have any questions please ask.

Sublimeballs · 03-16-15, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuamata

I know you mean well, I know you're giving a valiant effort, I know your heart is in the right place, so please don't take this the wrong way when I say this... but I sincerely hope that this is a giant, and I mean giant, leap that you can handle... You can see where one may be concerned, you started as a total new face to herping just last month. You added your first snake a month ago... and then adopted a corn snake... and now all of a sudden here you come with a retic on the way. You can see where one might be concerned, I just hope this is something you're ready for, as it is a whole different 'game' than with a ball python and corn snake. They grow fast, you'll either need to start with a large cage with tons of hides, or repeatedly buy bigger cages as he grows.. and they're definitely not a snake to take lightly. Don't take this the wrong way. Good luck with your new giant.

So... I didn't realize that you've only had a month of snake experience. This is a major dive I to the deep end. Even my dwarves are a handful. I really hope you've done your research on this one. Retics are NOT a beginner snake and even very few of the extremely experienced people I know are willing to consider one after trying to handle just a 10 foot jampea of mine. These are truely an animal for the minority of keepers. Just please, for your sake and our hobbys, if you realize you're in over your head re home the animal. Your ego is not worth your life.

Kuamata · 03-16-15, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublimeballs

So... I didn't realize that you've only had a month of snake experience. This is a major dive I to the deep end. Even my dwarves are a handful. I really hope you've done your research on this one. Retics are NOT a beginner snake and even very few of the extremely experienced people I know are willing to consider one after trying to handle just a 10 foot jampea of mine. These are truely an animal for the minority of keepers. Just please, for your sake and our hobbys, if you realize you're in over your head re home the animal. Your ego is not worth your life.

^ This. Chris, I know you have kids... I know you have smaller pets... Don't think I'm suggesting you're irresponsible, because I'm not. I'm only saying that, at full grown, being a novice, having children, and having other small pets is the perfect equation for something to go horribly wrong. It only takes a second for a disaster to occur. Only one mistake and you may have an impending tragedy occurring... and the snake is the one that suffers and gets the blame for being a snake. This is why I stress they are not to be taken lightly. I have been herping for 4 - 5 years and even I know I can't currently properly maintain and care for a full grown retic. One day, you bet, I plan to have one, but my current living situation is not permitting one, as I personally would prefer a dedicated reptile room before having one, and I don't currently have a spare room. That's just me, though. Please be careful, ask plenty of questions, do plenty of research, keep it SECURE because they are escape artists, and never attempt to handle or maintain it alone after a certain point.

Sublimeballs · 03-16-15, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuamata

^ This. Chris, I know you have kids... I know you have smaller pets... Don't think I'm suggesting you're irresponsible, because I'm not. I'm only saying that, at full grown, being a novice, having children, and having other small pets is the perfect equation for something to go horribly wrong. It only takes a second for a disaster to occur. Only one mistake and you may have an impending tragedy occurring... and the snake is the one that suffers and gets the blame for being a snake. This is why I stress they are not to be taken lightly. I have been herping for 4 - 5 years and even I know I can't currently properly maintain and care for a full grown retic. One day, you bet, I plan to have one, but my current living situation is not permitting one, as I personally would prefer a dedicated reptile room before having one, and I don't currently have a spare room. That's just me, though. Please be careful, ask plenty of questions, do plenty of research, keep it SECURE because they are escape artists, and never attempt to handle or maintain it alone after a certain point.

This is all good advice. As has been pointed out this is not an attack on you or anything personal. I was very happy for you under the assumption you were more experienced. I have even more experience then kumata: I've been keeping reptiles for nearly 20 years now, Lots of varanids, tegus, crocodilians(wild capture and captive care)catching wild hots for 14 years, captive care for a hot for 5 years. And I just felt comfortable going to giants a few years ago. I have a dedicated snake room, I have someone at home experienced with animal handling that has been walked though what to do in an emergency and many local very experienced friends to help out, all my retics are underlock and key in eacape proof cages, I have hand written bite/escape protocals within sight of my cages and I don't have any full sized Retics. These are not animals to be taken lightly. Feel free to ask me all the questions you need. As alot of people that have been or still are on this site will tell you I'm always ready to help to the extent I can. Please, please don't hesitate to ask any questions. No one is going to judge you or tell you "I told you so". We're genuinely concerned this may be dangerous. Pm me anytime. Feed response is likly to be the first sketchy experience you'll endure. Males may try and cause damage come breeding season. Tap training is essential in my opinion.