Honey - Kahl Sunglow Jungle

I thought I was done with two snakes (8yo Super Ghost and 4yo IMG Motley) but shopping for supplies at the Expo last week brought home an unexpected addition. It’s my 1st female and she’s so inquisitive and sweet with all of us. She ate two days after arrival and is settling in nicely.

My question is on size because what the breeder is telling me goes against everything I’ve read (including Russo’s book). He said she’ll max out around 6 feet and a 4x2 will be perfect for her. He said she’ll never get big enough for a 6 foot enclosure. Both my males are currently in 4x2s.

Curious on everyone’s opinions before I order a new enclosure. I really don’t want a 6 foot enclosure but……..

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She's beautiful, & I'd keep an open mind about her final size. It depends on genetics & diet, sure, but you know how human generations tend to outgrow previous ones due to better conditions? Just saying...:D In my experience, some breeders tell buyers what they want to hear, & others, what they think & hope- is true, but a real guarantee of ultimate size is just hard to promise.

I would plan for her to get up to 8 feet. I have had females top out at 6 feet but they had a lot of CA blood.

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Originally Posted by ckuhn003

My question is on size because what the breeder is telling me goes against everything I’ve read (including Russo’s book). He said she’ll max out around 6 feet and a 4x2 will be perfect for her. He said she’ll never get big enough for a 6 foot enclosure. Both my males are currently in 4x2s.

Curious on everyone’s opinions before I order a new enclosure. I really don’t want a 6 foot enclosure but……..

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What's she in now? Can you keep here there until you get a better sense of how she's growing and what size she'll ultimately be?

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Originally Posted by bcr229

I would plan for her to get up to 8 feet. I have had females top out at 6 feet but they had a lot of CA blood.

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Just spoke with the breeder and 95% of his collection is CA so that's why he's sticking by this animal will max out around 6 feet.

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Originally Posted by Homebody

What's she in now? Can you keep here there until you get a better sense of how she's growing and what size she'll ultimately be?

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She's in a quarantine tub which is temporary (hopefully less than 6 months) or at least until the AP enclosure is ordered and delivered.