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  • 01-22-2014, 11:04 PM
    johara
    determining age
    I was given a ball python as a gift. It was approx. 19 inches long. Does anyone know the average length at birth and approximate growth rate so that I may calculate this little guy's age?
  • 01-22-2014, 11:11 PM
    satomi325
    There is no set growth rate for ball pythons. It all depends on how well they eat. Some snakes grow faster and larger than others.
    How much does it weigh? We measure snake growth by weight in grams, not length.
  • 01-23-2014, 01:28 PM
    johara
    Re: determining age
    Thanks for the reply. I'll weigh him today and post the results.
  • 01-23-2014, 01:36 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    No not really. I have a pair thay are the same age and one is about 800g now while the other is close to 1300g.
    They all grow at different rates.
  • 01-24-2014, 10:49 PM
    johara
    Re: determining age
    Hello,
    Well, I weighed him today and he was 250 grams according to my diet scale. Any guesses as to age?
  • 01-24-2014, 10:56 PM
    satomi325
    Re: determining age
    OK. Let's just say he is a good eater. I estimate 3-6 months.

    My consistent eating snakes have generally grown 50-100 grams a month. Roughly.

    The ones who are more picky grow slower.


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  • 01-25-2014, 11:53 PM
    johara
    Re: determining age
    Thanks for the reply concerning age. I appreciate it.
  • 02-28-2015, 08:49 AM
    johara
    Re: determining age
    Hello again,
    I have a question about eating. My boy has stopped eating several months ago. How long can he go without eating? Why has he stopped?
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