About Imperial Retics

" You cannot put a price on happiness. Imperial retics has succeeded at both in my eyes. They have supplied me with easily one of the best looking snakes I have ever seen at an exceptional price. My lavender is quite easily the most beautiful wee guy I've seen so far. He is almost purple. And he is already a joy to handle. A credit to James and his work at imperial retics I cannot recommend enough. He put up with my constant worrying and questions but he did it without any bother and kept me in the loop. When my snake arrived I opened the bag wondering what a £400 retic would look like away from the glamorous flash of the camera..... I can tell you folks it's ten times better. Camera does not do them justice.

So what else can I say? Well stop reading this and go back to the available page and find out if all i've said here is true or not! :) you won't look back once you've got them.

James you're a rare person to find, a great breeder with an understanding of snakes also a joy to do business with. Keep up the good work. "

"I came to James in March 2010 after nobody local could provide me with a Reticulated Python I really liked. After seeing the breeding collection on the website of Imperial Retics I paid £400 for a lavender albino female. What I received for my money is easily the nicest lavender I've seen, if you see the snakes on the website you'll want to times that by 10 to get a real idea of just how fantastic looking they really are. The process was as quick as possible and James treats each and every hatchling with the best possible care. He was helpful on every issue I had or question I asked and his replies where never belittling no matter how basic the question was.
His after care is fantastic, his customer service is fantastic, his animals are fantastic and overall the entire experience was just fantastic.
I will almost certainly be coming back to James when i free up some more space."
Dan Tregenna, Looe (Cornwall)

"I had been looking for a purple Retic for some time and had travelled quite a lot of miles around the country and even went to Hamm in Germany looking for one but none of them quite did it for me (I am very fussy when it comes to my snakes), until I got a call from James as I had contacted him to let me know if he had any purples hatch out and he informed me he had one just hatched out. I had to wait for its first shed before he could send me any pics, he kept me informed all this time and never got tired of me pestering him lol.When I received the pics (which were fantastic by the way) I immediately knew this Purple Reticulated Python was the one for me it far exceeded my expectations. As soon as it had eaten a couple of times and James was completely happy to let it go he gave me a call and we arranged a date to collect her.
James Coppen is very professional and very helpful, he answered all my questions and always got back to me if I left him a message. I cant rate him or his stock enough, if you are after a Reticulated Python you are in the right place you will not be disappointed. I have a Tiger het albino on order with him already and I am looking forward to collecting it.
Thanks again James "
- Kevin Smith, Kent

" He has settled right in really quickly, he is an amazing snake, really alert with beautiful markings and colour.
I would recomend anyone wanting a retic to see you as I was 100% satisfied with my purchase and the customer care. I look forward to doing more buisiness with you in the future, plus you're a really sound bloke, I hope over time we can become good friends, take care buddy I'll keep in touch "
- Dan Owens, Bournemouth

" I've recently purchased a tiger het for albino male from James and couldn't be happier with both the service and quality of animal. The snake was well established, feeding well, and came with detailed, accurate records, and James dealt with queries and the ordering process quickly and professionally. I was so impressed I've already placed an order for a further 3 snakes as they hatch, and I intend to buy from James many times more in the future. If anyone reading this is considering buying a retic I would urge you to buy from imperial retics. You will not be disappointed! "
- Dave Sawle, West Yorkshire

" My dealings with Imperial Retics have been great, my snake was in top condition, feeding well and very docile.
James is always helpful and replys quickly to any enquiries, if you want a Reticulated Python then buy from Imperial Retics."
- Craig Warren, Hereford

" I got my first tiger het hatchling from Imperial Retics in May 2008. My little beauty is now over 6 foot long and eating rabbits. I've since got 5 further hatchlings. James' knowledge, expertise and guidance is invaluable. Imperial Retics are an absolute pleasure to deal with, providing excellent snakes with a service to match"
- Lee Booth, Bristol"

" It is a real pleasure to deal with James Coppen of Imperial Retics. James provides top quality animals at fair prices, and is a consummate professional. From my very first email, he answered all my questions and gave me great advice. He helped me make some pretty tough decisions, and worked out a fantastic package of beautiful morphs.

Every aspect of my dealings with James has gone smoothly. His photography of his available snakes is better than most, and truly enables picking top- quality animals when you can't be there in person. He was extra careful to provide detailed information on morph combo's and guided me in the right direction to better my collection over the long run according to my preferences. James also kept in touch long after the sale was finalized to check on my progress with all the new babies. A quick look around on his website will reveal that James is a very knowledgeable breeder who cares deeply for his animals, the animals of others, and the hobby as a whole. I highly recommend James and his snakes to anyone with any level of interest in Reticulated Pythons."
- Paulo Machado - Crawley W Sussex"

" James at Imperial Retics is a real pleasure to deal with. Not only does James produce top quality snakes but the service and advice you receive is second to none.
We have just bought two female tiger hets off James and I couldn’t be happier with them, both are feeding and shedding perfectly.
I would recommend Imperial Retics to anyone interested in buying a retic and I would happily deal with James again."
- Nigel Kennett, Wiltshire

" My experience with Imperial Retics has been nothing but good. I first brought a Het Tiger Retic from James a year ago and was more than pleased with the colours and temperament of the snake. I have a few Retics but I have to say this one stands out. James has been more than helpful with any queries I have had regarding these snakes, even the ones I did not purchase from him. I am looking forward to my next purchase from James as I am sure it will be perfect! "
- Dan at Retics.org.uk, Essex

" My dealings with James at imperial retics have been nothing but perfect!!! James is a straight up guy with a lot of experience with many species of of snake but his passion are his retics!!!!

I bought my beloved 100% het tiger named croc off james last june. Ive had the best time ever with my quick growing serpent!! James has been there for me with any questions Ive had for him and also gets in touch with me just to see how im doing.
If your thinking of buying a retic, look no further,your at the right web page!!! "