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48 years, that's crazy, they are almost like a deed to a house lol (gotta pass it on) :)
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My oldest ball is about 4. Last weight she was like 2000 grams (which was a while ago). I'm not sure what she's at now, and she just ate so I can't weigh her. She was underweight and "rescued" then sold to me.
This seems to be the only photo I have on record with her in it. (the normal ball)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...nd_shot_06.jpg
Hopefully she's going to lay for me this year....but i doubt it.
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I don't know exactly but mine is about 9 mos I think so I don't have any big tales to tell.
When I go mine, I was really amazed by the life-span and kind of awed about the idea of being outlived by my pet (not likely at my age unless perhaps I've got my hands on a record breaker).
I also read that they stay active and alert when they get older. I didn't see any gray scales ;) but is there any noticeable change?
Also, for those of you that have had your snake for a very long time, did you find that the bond with the snake continues to grow?
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I can only guess the age of my oldest. My "known" oldest are 2.5 years, I'm guessing my rescue to be about 4 (but she could be older).
I find myself more enchanted with my bigger kids than the smaller ones. I'm wanting the smaller ones to be adults NOW, but not for breeding purposes, but because I enjoy handling the bigger ones more and I really love how they mature!
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Wow Crisstyle....it's cool to see an older bp with a person like that, it gives a really good size referance. Good looking girl! ^_^
And Schlyne, both of those guys are looking good. It looks like she is doing well now. Hope she does well for you.
That's so amazing to think about having my girl around for that long, and these guys seem just at hot when they get older too!!! :P
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Originally Posted by tweets_4611
Wow Crisstyle....it's cool to see an older bp with a person like that, it gives a really good size referance. Good looking girl! ^_^
And Schlyne, both of those guys are looking good. It looks like she is doing well now. Hope she does well for you.
That's so amazing to think about having my girl around for that long, and these guys seem just at hot when they get older too!!! :P
Yeah I love both of them..lol.. I want my Bp to get old right with me. Im taking her to the vet every 6 months to get check ups. Thanks for the wishes man hope everything is well with your Bps as well
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I've got another quick question, mostly for the breeders I guess. How old is a BP when you stop breeding them? Or when is it best to stop breeding them? And what do you do with the ones that don't breed for you b/c of age?
Well that was several questions, but oh well :P
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When they give me several years in a row of slugs, I would usually stop.
But for the record, this has not happened yet!
Even with my oldest girl!
:D
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I also read that they stay active and alert when they get older. I didn't see any gray scales ;) but is there any noticeable change?
Also, for those of you that have had your snake for a very long time, did you find that the bond with the snake continues to grow?
Havening seen a 22 year female old bp at a show (it wasn't for sale), I can say that they do stay active and alert. I didn't see any noticeable changes, other than it was definitely one of the bigger balls I've seen in my lifetime.
I believe some of the breeders still breed animals in their 20's without any problems.
