• What do the numers I always see listed before descriptions of reptiles indicate? (1.0,0.1,0.1.0)

In herpetoculture, the numbers you commonly see before a description of the animal indicate how many animals are present in the given sex.  Numbers on the left of the period indicate how many males,the center number indicates females, and the number on the left indicates how many animals of an unknown sex are present.  For example, if you have 1.2.1 animals, that signifies that you have one male, two females, and one animal of an unknown sex. 

Is there really such a thing as a "small" Reticulated Python?

Over the years, breeders have imported so called "smaller" specimens of Reticulated Pythons.  Naming them simply "dwarfs," they have been bred together in captivity to produce animals that do not reach the extremly large size  like that of a normal species.  While they are a smaller animal, "dwarf" does not mean a small snake by any means.  These animals can still reach 14 feet in length, which while compared to a normal species seems small, they are still dangerous.  There have also been "superdwarf" animals produced, which tend to stay under the 7 foot range, meaning one can experience owning a reticulated python, without commiting to maintaing such a large animal.

• How big do Reticulated Pythons get? THE TRUTH!

If you've made it this far as a reptile enthusiast, you have probably seen countless documents, pictures, and videos of people claiming to have a 40 foot plus Reticulated Python.  While these are the longest snakes in the world, there has been only one documented case of an animal exceeding 30 feet.  In captivity, being fed twice a week, after fifteen years, there are no specimens exceeding 26 feet.  Remember the average lifespan of a Retic is only about 20 years, so the chances of a specimen reaching such an unbelievable size is highly unlikely.

• I thought Anacondas were the largest snakes in the world, is this true?

While Anacondas are the heaviest, they are by no means the longest. The Reticulated Python still holds the record as the longest snake in the world.

• Reticulated Pythons have had a reputation of being quite aggressive, can you explain?

Twenty years ago your average herper would of never considered owning a reticulated python.  They're the longest snake in the world, and had very aggressive temperments.  Over the years, people began to accept these animals, and more were becoming a household pet.  With new wildcaught morphs being brought into the country and bred, their appeal increased greatly.  Twenty years later of captive breeding has left most offspring quite calm.  While hatchlings can be quite nippy because of fear, most young animals grow into calm, wonderful snakes, there is however, animals that stay on the defensive side, so be prepared.