Reticulated Python Growth Rate Explained with Kevin McCurley

The video everyone has been asking for, Reticulated Python Growth Rate! I went up to New England Reptile Distributors and had Kevin McCurley, The Evil Morph God, run the show. We walk through babies and adults to show the average growth rate of reticulated pythons and show some really cool examples along the way!
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[@jessicajohnson4732]

I love you guys! But the 'background' music is drowning yall out a bit in the intro. Awesome collab tho!

[@IzzieElizabeth11]

I agree amazing vids, but the intro is too loud x

[@jaimeschmidt1264]

Agreed!

[@TheMikeakers]

I love the way Kevin keeps his eyes on the snake, constantly desensitising the head almost subconsciously to make sure his customers get an awesome snake. The respect, knowledge and love for all animals he has is godlike.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

mike akers thank you very much and well noted! K

[@-natasha-3712]

He’s a reptile God honestly. I get nothing but good vibes from this guy. He truly cares about the animals

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Brilliant video! I have a mainland Sunfire retic who is 2 years and 3 months old. I got her when she was 3 months old. I have fed her meals the juuuust barely left a lump on a biweekly schedule the whole time. She is barely touching 5ft now. I have seen videos of other people's 2 year old mainlands and they are all 3-5 time her size lol but she has never been a d unhealthy weight and has always been strong and active. It really depends on how you choose to feed them and what your goals are for sure. Breeders feed heavier typically and other private keepers feeder heavier cause they want them to get to a good size pretty quick. Which isn't always bad but I personally am a strong believer in slow growing my snakes. Great video!

[@supermotovtec8550]

My first snake was a ball python and he knew who I was, one summers day I had him outside on a green a where a lot of my friends where, we sat in a circle and I put my bp in the middle of the circle and he came over to me and curled up under my leg I changed where I was sitting in the circle 5+ times and everytime he came to me and curled up he was a lovely animal, that was over ten years ago he died a year or so after and I still think about him

[@JustineUrata]

Underrated channel, you deserve more viewers and subs. Also NERD😍

[@SalmonBoa420]

These videos are beyond awesome! Loads of information insane eye candy and the coolest guy's in the herp industry

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@Paula-sw2tt]

Kevin (and NERD) is my favorite reptile keeper/breeder.

[@mynameisnobody1779]

It would be cool to see a documentary or something of the history of the reptile pet industry. NERD has been covering their history but it would be cool for you guys to go more in depth on the history as a whole.

[@mayckelrodriguez5779]

I agree with Kevin on the fact that retics do know their owner is amazing how smart these retics are....🐍🐍🐍👍👍👍

[@danceswithsnakes7098]

Your reaction when he hands you the face 😂 "what's her temperament ?"

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Hahah.

[@stephaniecooper4031]

I get excited when I see kevin with other KZbinrs. Great video.

[@Shutup634]

Retics are crazy smart I'm glad you touched on that.

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Enjoyed seeing the gorgeous snakes and hearing about their size and feeding care. Fantastic video with Kevin and Jason.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@beckyschwindt5165]

That last retic is beautiful!!

[@nick.cruikshank]

This is such a awesome video man, learned a lot - thank you BOTH!!!!

[@MrKGreggs]

Great Video again Jason. I feel like I learned a ton about retics even though I'm not interested in having one as a pet. I love the length of the video too. Gives you time to really explain things but it was also good info so the viewers don't get lost in the midst of it. One of the critiques I would have though is it was a little hard to hear you guys over the music in the intro and outro. Also don't be afraid to joke around. We appreciate your passion and all the knowledge you give us as well. At least I do

[@onlyjuan100]

I could listen and absorb information from Kevin for the longest time. He's the man yet so humble about it, just matter of fact.

[@joegarbarino5332]

Love the content brother keep it coming

[@lukecueto3420]

I’ve watched this video a few times. I love both of your channels

[@Repti-verse]

I love your channel man. You have helped a lot with my understanding of different reptie growth.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@dreadnaught6147]

Awesome video as usual!

[@jimj927]

That's Awesome Jason! It has to be such an honor to be working with Kevin. I've always looked up to him. Just his mindset is so priceless. An all the years of studying, an managing his reptiles really helped him endure all sorts of knowledge to deal with each species. Those whom are hardcore reptile owners/breeders of the Hobby I'm sure have gained knowledge from Kevin in 1 way or another. He's like the Bruce Lee of Reptiles. Really Great Video! Much Appreciated!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Jim J haaaaa awesome comments!!!!!! K

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Jim J Jason is so lucky I allow him to even know me!! Good thing he keeps paying to even take his endless phone calls! 😂 k

[@jimj927]

@@NewEnglandReptile now that's just funny! Kev you guys are all great, with every teacher is a student...love the humor brother! Priceless! Keep up the Awesome work & video guys! Really appreciate it!

[@jukesngambits]

That opening music with you there and Kevin spazzing out - best intro ever. Super useful video as I've been considering relics a lot lately but currently live in a small apartment so space is a concern

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Haha thank you!

[@SnakeMan1989]

Great info! I love the dwarf localities of the retic world. Those cows are pretty awesome too.

[@MegaSteve16]

Great video you two.

[@jaqhass]

Just wanted to say thank you for your amazing videos! Short and to the point without hitting the cap of peoples ability to absorb info. It allows us to retain way more info (i's actually a thing). Always on point. Stay awesome!

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Well thank you for watching in for the continued support! I get a lot of heat for keeping the videos in this educational format, but I personally feel there aren't enough people out there doing this and if it means I don't get every subscriber in the world I'm okay with that.

[@jaqhass]

I really do hope it's not too much heat. What you are doing is a good thing. Happy holidays!

[@billlinane8812]

Great video, Kevin has such great knowledge to share!

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Yes he does for sure. One of the best.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Bill Linane thank you ! K

[@hfayaz1000]

Very informative video. Enjoyed every bit of the video.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@pacovl46]

That orange retic is so beautiful!

[@tonyterpene]

Love this video!!! 🔥🔥🐍🐍

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@BlueDevil584]

Awesome video! I just bought my first retic today!

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Good luck with him!

[@TheRapunzel94]

Lol, liking your videos before even watching them. Much love, much respect. Keep it up! :)

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Haha! Thank you

[@PayneInTheExotics]

GORGEOUS cow retic! I’m in LOVE 😍

[@firedrake7179]

Suuuuuuper cool video, Jason. Thanks for doing this. I look up to you both and to have you both espousing information is awesome. I have a 3 year old Super Phantom that is 10 feet already. I have fed her every 10 days for as long as I can remember. I have a feeling she is going to be a monster size-wise which I am totally fine with. She is very active but a total sweetheart. I was pulling some dry shed off of her the other day while she swam through my hands in the tub with some really relaxing music playing. It was the most zen moment I have ever had. Retics are a blessing for sure. Peace be with you brother!

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you! Sounds like an awesome snake you have. I wish you the best of luck with her and I can totally relate to that type of moment.

[@dvlexotics2177]

Love the intro and people say Kevin has no sense of humor lol. Great collab keep up the great work.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Haha thank you!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I have an incredible sense of humor. I’m a total joker! K

[@dvlexotics2177]

@@NewEnglandReptile I know you do but I have heard people say you dont and iy could be because they dont watch your videos I see it all the time you even stated on a live that you are a prankster too.

[@thomasdelgado3874]

Great video Jason my trip for this coming summer is to nerds to finally meet Kevin and see His Collection in person

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!!

[@Ochibason]

Fantastic. Great info. I am binge watching LOL for days. I was and in a way still am on a Husbandry staff Aquarist SCUBA diver at a large public aquarium. Not just fish sharks but also at time reptiles and you are a wealth of information. Like any hobby or love interests in these animals what I like and appreciate is you learn something new everyday. Keep up the good work. LOVE THE ORANGE guy you brought out. Looks like out of stock. I hope to get someday.

[@hrmny28]

Love the information given here. Beautiful snakes guys :). Thank you for sharing.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@billsexotics4323]

Good Video love this collab sigh Kevin

[@ElijahSnyder]

Awesome video. Great collaboration. You need to kick Kevin in the rear about the NERD channel. All the great information is on every channel *other than his own*. 😂😂

[@Ibaneddie76]

Awesome video fellas, the dynamic duo of big snakes.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@XxMistaJayxX]

Like who could possibly dislike this video?? Lol Always love your videos 👏👏

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Haha thank you!

[@kimberlyspangler2402]

This was great. I laughed probably a little too loud when Kevin said "we breed together"!! It was a very fun, educational watch. Really enjoying the regular videos, Jason! Keep up the good work.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thanks you!! And yeah haha. Kevin immediately thought about that as soon as he said it. Nice save haha

[@kimberlyspangler2402]

@@JasonsExoticReptiles definitely a good save!! The only downside to this video is that now I want a retic. (Ok let's be honest, I wanted one anyway 🤣🤣🤣)

[@weaponx131]

i always listen and relisten to your video at work. and kevin too

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@davidbetts2980]

A great video 👍

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you

[@soradicalreticsandmonitors2390]

So sick I love any video Kevin’s knowledge is in thanks Jason

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thanks for watching!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Soradical Retics and Monitors thank you very much! K

[@rtreptiles6537]

thank you!!!

[@timphillips9954]

This has completely changed my idea the of retic realistic growth rate and potential. fantastic job.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Great video! Kevin always has alot of in-depth information that others don't include. I thought it was interesting what he said about cooling males causing testosterone levels to go up. Alot of people use that method in their breeding but I have never heard why before now. That Albino Goldenchild Phantom Stripe is my favorite! If I ever were to get a Retic I'd want one like that (but a Super Dwarf version)! The color is just so vibrant and warm!

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@brysonkanouse6970]

I love you're videos! It messed me up for a second when I first saw that lady creepin in the doorway 😂

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you so much for watching! haha

[@soradicalreticsandmonitors2390]

I keep both retics and Monitors huge undertaking but so rewarding u have to b obsessed with them

[@rickysmith8177]

I love this thank u jason

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you for watching!

[@petewashington1885]

Yaazzzz good job fellas !!! Yall convinced wifey She is down like bobby brown and that dude went hard lol thanks guys happy holidays!!

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Hahaha.

[@Merlijn1994]

Beautiful snakes! Absolutely not the pets for me but that just makes me extra happy I get to see them in these videos 😊

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thanks for watching !!

[@sammoore138]

I'm a simple guy I see Jason's video pop up i click nuff said!! Shout out kevin!!! Keep up the great work yall sasha my nic boa said ssssup🤣🤣

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Sam Moore thank you ! K

[@Mwerner123]

Jason, great video collaboration. You coming to Anaheim for the Reptile Supershow?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you. Probably not as I'm over in MA and I dont do many shows anymore, but maybe one day! I'll be sure to make an announcement when I'm going

[@stingray6154]

I have a male retic that I absolutely love to pieces. He is wicked smart and the bond we share is humbling and awesome. When they trust you, they really are big puppy dogs (NOT a beginner snake tho) I have let a select few people hold him and even though he is very gentle with them, he always looks for me after a minute or two and look for hand to come back to me. Then he will slide up over my should and position his head on my shoulder. Another thing he does is come up to my face a lot. Hell sniff around my cheeks and eyes and I’ve heard theories about why they do this but I’d love to hear from other keepers who experience the same thing. He has never shown any aggression or struck at me. Not even as a baby. (Got him at 3 months).

[@louiesais8756]

Jason ✌🏼 KEVIN 👍🏼

[@magicmindcaes6014]

This... video... 🔥🔥🔥 I have a 2½ year old lavender albino pure mainland, she's just past 13 foot already.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@eisleywatson344]

My retic is like a big puppy dog! She has a great temperament. I've never had anything but ball pythons, so Im excited to see her get up there in size.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Growing snakes is the best part. You want to get a big snake but it's so awesome once you have that large adult animal that you raised as opposed to purchased as an adult

[@lynn5490]

beautiful Pied

[@shirleyleaton8450]

Thank you I learn so much for handling feeding instructions. I appreciate all you do. Nice looking snakes.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@lottasquamata]

Feel the eastern indigo would also make it pretty high up on the intelligence scale

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Absolutely

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Jeremy Minson they are even black racers are quite intelligent !

[@snakeman9902]

This video is what I've been looking for, for a while, it has answered a lot of questions and I associate with what you have said.. I thought my male retic may be a dwarf as he's a very healthy but only 12 ft, this now appears to be standard. My male Burm is approx 13.5 to 14 ft, he's a baby, but definitely need3 2 people to handle. My Boa is 8ft, definitely the thickest set and more difficult to handle, my partner has no issues handling the retic on her own, no way can we handle the female boa on our own and is definitely a 2 person Job. My boa has a grip on her and will grip anything tight.. Retics are my favourite snakes for all the reasons you've mentioned..

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped

[@LankyGiraffe98]

Can't beat the pieds 😂there's some amazing animals in this vid, wish I could spend the day there haha

[@DylanZombie]

@Jason’s Exotic Reptiles 9:02 that looks like Casper my friend’s snake

[@johnrosciolo8640]

Im gonna get into burms before retics lol keep some boas and ball pythons right now

[@hutchsclutches6994]

The smirk on Kevin's face when you mentioned the king cobra 🤣

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Kevin flike I just bought one!

[@hutchsclutches6994]

@@JasonsExoticReptiles 🤣

[@jddanzig5300]

💪😎 Great Vid

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@manrocket9414]

Always enjoy ur vids, retics not for me,beautiful snakes,awesome color combos, awesome relationship u have with NERD, thx jason & kevin, 2 cool A$$ dudes!!!!!!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

allan hanley thank you very much! K

[@desireeb4363]

I have a three month old female retic normal looking to have a similar size to your cow at her age. Her breeder said 1 rat pup per week is that a good amount to be feeding? First time owning a retic but my fourth snake. I’m so excited for this journey with her.

[@JobForARetic]

Hey Jason, what made you decide to get out of the retics?

[@davidbetts2980]

If your on Facebook please check out reticulated python morphs uk. It's a group for reticulated python enthusiasts to enjoy anything retic related 👍.

[@Tadoshyo]

Kevin is a nut (in a good way). I can tell he cool as hell to work for /with. That's a great dynamic. He is very knowledgeable and unlike some on KZbin I can see you can easily learn alot from his experience. I enjoyed this video and sharing it. Thank you both. I live thru people like u since I can't be near them without updating my will LOL 😂

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Thank you!

[@3Brittz]

Jason you're holding a gorgeous snake at the start of the video.. what local or morph is that?!😍 you guys are hilarious together. You should do more videos together

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

I was hold a pied retic

[@michaeljohnston6388]

Keep the humor!!

[@scrubjay93]

Just incredible snakes--glowing yellow-orange and others exactly like cowhide/calfskin. Not to mention the other beauties!

[@24rounds98]

That fake laugh when he said that the document said they get 20 feet in 5 years. It scared the living shit out of me.

[@alexcrowder1673]

So I have an african rock python and im having trouble finding info on their growth rates. 1st of all, just for perspective, My 7 year old male retic is 10ft and 20lbs. I'm not someone who powerfeeds.... but for some reason my afrock is 7ft and shes not even 11 months old. Her last meal was just a large rat (not xl or anything) and she ate that 2 weeks ago. I don't feel like im overfeeding her, and shes very lean. Much leaner than my burms in bodyfat. I'm just confused by her growth. I also have some 14 month old burms who are fed the same meals at the same frequency and they arent even 5ft yet. Is this normal?

[@JEREMIELEE]

👍

[@PreacherBoyRonP]

How much do those BEL Retics go for?

[@sonniekinneman1093]

Can you do something on shedding for beginners my first snake some of the skin is not coming off on head and neck

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Go to my page. Click on videos and look back about 5 videos. I have a two part series

[@HowDeeDo]

Gorgeous snakes but I'm a wuss and know my limitations, so retics are a firm heck no for me 😂 😂 but always enjoy Kevin's wisdom being shared! Awesome stuff, Jason, thanks!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Laura AKA ZacZgurl 77 thank you ! K

[@jessicakrider5374]

I enjoy the education for sure! I too am a wuss 😂😂 but his snakes are beautiful ❤️

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

They got the python confuse with an alligotors with the Goats and cafe feeding.

[@youtuber101beast3]

The white male that you pulled out before that was really cool too

[@teamliquify6614]

I would say the thing above Retics are African rock python

[@tinminator0510]

Would you still be able to grow your retic to its max length potential in a moderate feeding schedule ( 1 meal / week) or that requires power feeding? At what age do they stop growing?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Absolutely.

[@jasonbatson2363]

I want to get a burm but im so hesitate im sacred of the size they get i looked at dwarf but i hear its 50/50 rather you get a dwarf good video thats what im doing befor i step up local breeder post tonlet me help him with his big snakes but hasnt went through yet though

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Best thing to do is what you are doing. Work with the few before you actually purchase one to see if you can or cannot handle them

[@terminator2340]

Woo did you looked at that dwarf Arnolds

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Haha

[@mranimals85]

Where would you say the line is between “gunning” food for quick healthy growth as Kevin explained and power feeding? So for a baby retic what would be classed as acceptable feeding for quick growth but not classed as power feeding

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

For me personally I would say one food item that it is a little bit larger than the girth the snake every seven days would be for nice growth. Others would say twice a week, but I personally feel that that is power feeding. I think you'll get a different answer from everybody on this, but I personally do not want fast rapid growth even if it is to bring out a gene. It's unhealthy for the snake overall. I would rather feed something moderate sized every seven days as babies and stretch that distance as they grow.

[@arowe199102]

Not even huge snakes my 5 year old male BP about 4.5 close to 5ft snake just tightened up a little too much around my throat while exploring and had to yell for help because i had about 10 seconds before my lights went out. And this is a puppy dog tame like would let a toddler hold him. Just was doing his thing and not being malicious just a silly noodle but like kevin said they have surprising strength.

[@youtuber101beast3]

That female cow retic looks absolutely incredible

[@pakcanhunter]

I'm in love with that white female he showed after the 6ft white male.

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

I feel stalk by Kevin Mc Curley. He is all over the reptile industry.

[@southsideslondon]

Good evening gents, I wondered if you can help me out I recently rescued a baby retic the had no history on it what so ever!! So how is a sure fire way I can tell if it's mainland or dwarf? Many thanks for any help you can give me!!@

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Unfortunately I’m not the retic person but generally you would’ve paid for it if it were a dwarf. It is more likely mainland than not

[@juliannethomas9133]

Hey! Do you have techniques on how to determine age of retics when they’re adults?

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

Unfortunately there is no way to tell that I’m aware of.

[@juliannethomas9133]

@@JasonsExoticReptiles that’s okay! Thanks for your help

[@dakotarohrer5520]

I just have to ask for my own curiosity; what sort of experiments have you tried or observations have you made to determine that retic are the smartest species of snakes? I'm very intrigued by this.

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

That's a Kevin question, but I'm assuming just through his years of interacting with different types of snakes

[@dakotarohrer5520]

@@JasonsExoticReptiles oh for sure theres no questioning his experience. But my question is specifically focused on the intelligence of reticulated pythons. There has to be some defining moment/moments or experiments that have proven this to be true given Kevin's confidence on the matter.

[@user-tx4dd6mh4c]

It's big snacks

[@whitebread7926]

Is it true that you can not starve your animal but never make the lager jumps to keep the size down? Still feed it consistently but not large meals. Will that be uncomfortable for them? I’ve also read that slightly hungry animals and humans tend to live longer in the long run (humans are not cold blooded I understand that) but humans love to feed things themselfs ect constantly

[@JasonsExoticReptiles]

I'd say that is correct. You cannot dwarf a snake from undedfeeding. If anything, you will just shorten their life and/or make them grow slower. Certainly there are nutrition issues that will arise from underfeeding that may stunt their growth, but definitely not a good thing.

[@youtuber101beast3]

I also like the female albino • golden-child • tiger • phantom-stripe

[@alexcrowder1673]

Me too! Shes gorgeous. My 7 year old, 10ft male is basically the same, minus the phantom gene. Looks basically identical though.