It will be 2 years in May since I got my gil Nagini. She was a victim of a nasty divorce, and very abused. First pic is a few days after she came home and second pic is now, about 21 months later! (she is very blue in second pic, but she was out for a tank cleaning.)
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps897f1191.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psbf95ace1.jpg
Gives you an idea of how fast they can grow! If you're thinking of getting one, keep this in mind!