For those readers who keep reptiles certainly would know Retic. This snake species known as Retic or Python reticulatus. Retic included in the python family. The whole family can not have a large python. They kill their prey by means wrapped around the body of its prey until it runs out of breath. Retic recorded as the largest snake in the world. The average length of an adult Retic is 5-7 meters. The size of the Retic can kill adult alone with the coil.
Retic often encountered by the public. Characteristic of this snake is coraknya pretty enough. At the back there is a series of black colored patterns that form various patterns. Some are round like a series of chain, there is also a box like diamonds cards, and many other forms that extends from the neck to the tail. The side of this snake is yellow and decorated in shades of silvery gray. Batik pythons name itself because seeing this sampinya side which looks like a painting batik uniform.
Habitat:
Retic often found inside the house or yard citizens. This snake habitat include very felksibel. He can live in the lush rain forest, scrub, grassland, and even sewer drains near human settlements. These snakes are also often found near water sources. Basically Retic like a warm but humidity levels high. Therefore, these snakes often enter human homes because many places favored by this snake.
Character:
This snake is not recommended for those who are just starting maintain reptile. Why? These snakes include the type of large snakes. In addition the level of aggressiveness and appetite is quite high. If you find a benign Retic must have been through the process of domestication and intense interaction with humans. Retic is a snake who rely on the strength of winding and very strong jaws. For the snake obtained the catch is usually going to be very fierce. Also usually tend to hunger strike in a period of time long enough.
Cages:
Retic including snakes that live above ground (terrestrial). Cage-shaped fitting is expanded and widened, not rising. Good cage is the snake can stretch his body a minimum of 2/3 of his body. There must be adequate ventilation because Retic has quite pungent aroma of urine. For regular use pedestal base enclosure newspaper. There is also the use of wood chips or wood shavings. Cages used can make your own or buy your own. But for the sake of practicality most hobbyists use perforated box containers sides with solder for breath and ventilation holes.
Food:
Retic including eating everything. Ranging from mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, and even beef could be his diet. Appetite Retic including number one when compared with other snakes. It is not rare Retic dubbed the dustbin which means it can enter anything into his stomach. For the snake still bis alangsung baby rats fed young mice (jumper). Advice from me not too much to eat as a child. Because it is feared will vomit. Feeding intensity and quantity often much will only make you into a great fast Retic. Keep in mind you maintain both the animals is not only one or two years. You should be responsible for taking care of this snake until he grows up. Feed for the large snake on top of one meter could give a rat or guinea pig. As for Retic that has entered the adult size (3 meters and above) provide feed in the form of chicken or rabbit.
Handling:
Retic handling affairs becoming a very important thing considered. Retic including wild animals and unpredictable. Besides the power Retic also worthy of consideration because energy is quite large and drain our energy. Make sure before you handle snakes should be in state hands washed. For feared if our hands are not clean, especially after feeding, the snake will strike your hands because you think your hand is food. The key point is that you should be confident and calm. Let the snake trust you and consider you as a threat.
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