Reticulated Python, The Best Pet Snake?

Reticulated pythons (Malayopython reticulatus) is the longest, and one of the largest snakes in the world. It probably comes as no surprise that they are very popular pet snakes, right? Well is the mainland reticulated python a good pet, and is it the best pet snake for you?

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[ClintsReptiles]

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[jean-yvesmead]

"Where's Clint?"
"Don't know. He was here earlier, being cuddled by that suspiciously fat python."

[thirteenlets]

Purple resting their head on the pillow while Richard was talking, was unexpectedly adorable.

[chonwarren]

I love that you actually actively try to dissuade most people from getting the actually dangerous and difficult to keep animals that show great responsibility and true love for them

[Katiethewizard]

Got to hold one of these big boys at an expo recently, felt like a big long fire hose full of warm mashed potatoes. Truly a magical experience ✨

[AllCanadianReptileGirl]

What a gorgeous snake! “So maybe the fact that they, on extremely rare occasions, manage to swallow somebody shouldn’t be viewed as a deal breaker at all.” That’s definitely my new favourite comeback to friends/family who say my snakes are going to eat me!

[ilasja]

Love how calmly and respectfully you handle all the animals on this show, such a breath of fresh air compared to so many other reptile channels who love to play up the drama and talk very quickly and loudly.

[JosephCartertheMinkMan]

I watched this with Olive and I said, "WOW! That is a BIG snake!"
Olive promptly replied, "I like big snakes!"
LOL

[moriahdavis]

The comment "tragically cheap" is horrifically accurate. They are incredibly regal animals and should be priced as such. Many of the conventions I've been to have had them available for approximately the same price as ball pythons, and often times uneducated people are in attendance. I deeply appreciate Clint's non-bias assessments, and honesty, hopefully anyone considering one of these amazing creatures watches this!

[birbdad]

Richard is like a snake listener. He's super calm, no wonder his animals are extremely chill, too!

[redmoon]

Man you don't realize just how big an 18 foot long butter noodle is until someone opens the box and it's just FILLING the box

[angelad.]

"If it ever escapes it's enclosure, it will be on the news"... only you Clint, can make me laugh this hard! 😆 ❤🐍

[xMJJMoonwalker]

I love how you approach snakes like this. You make it very clear that they're not really a good choice and that they CAN BE dangerous, but you also make sure to highlight that they aren't necessarily guaranteed to hurt you. Scaring people away from snakes and other reptiles is harmful to the hobby, but some people make the mistake of glossing over how harmful these animals can really be in an attempt to not scare people. It's so hard to find people who balance "this animal is capable of killing you" with "they're not likely to kill you".

[nickiswearingen]

I think that retic was handling Clint not the other way around 😂

[Pugiron]

I got to handle an 18 foot python named Katy as a kid. She spent 20+ years of her life teaching kids and never bit one. RIP Katy and Jim Dunlap. Thanks for giving so many kids a taste of Nature.

[raggedyanarchist]

It's cute how she really seems to prefer Richard to Clint. Could be in the editing, but she comes across as such a loyal snake chillin' on Richard's lap with her head on a pillow.

[jeremiahlee]

And this is why super dwarf/dwarf retics are best.
1. Manageable size
2. Simple care
3. Eats rats, no rancher needed
4. Worth it: a mainland in a 8-12 foot, 12-45 lbs (ish) body.
Best decision I’ve made. Ask Reach Out Reptiles and/or Richard Bilbo (and more) for more info.

[kitsunerei]

I agree with the "there are some creatures you just want to spend an afternoon with, or visit occasionally". I totally agree! I love so many reptiles, but I really just want some time with them, I don't need to own them. Just because you really love a creature, doesn't mean it's in either of your best interest for you to own them for life.

[Violet-Lily]

As a single disabled person, it's highly unlikely I'll ever get to own one, so thankyou for letting me live vicariously through you!

[jakemiller]

I love how Clint is borderline wrestling with this retic and still giving us a normal professional educational video. Keep it Clint!