I own a ball python that I got as a rescue. I told the vet that it was male, because that's what I was told he was from the previous owner.. Now I am not so sure?

He is 48 inches long and weighs 1202 g. I have an appointment to get him sexed to find out for sure, but not for a few weeks.

I'm just curious, do any of you have large males or small females that could be confused for the opposite sex?


I've read that males generally stay between 3 and 3.75 feet in captivity. Could it just be the case of having a big boy? I was also told he is "Between 1 and four" from the person I got him from..

I've taken him to the vet for a check up before (check for mites, Respiratory infection, etc) because he was a rescue. He is in good health and is eating well.

Just curious I guess.