How long?

My bp is about 550 grams, roughly how much longer until she reaches 1500 grams(or big enough to breed her) do you think?

It all depends on the snake. Some hit major growth spurts and some are slow growers. All females usually reach that weight by the age of 2. since yours is 550 id say you have a good little ways off. my guess alittle over a year.

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Originally Posted by BallPythonMan

It all depends on the snake. Some hit major growth spurts and some are slow growers. All females usually reach that weight by the age of 2. since yours is 550 id say you have a good little ways off. my guess alittle over a year.

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thanks! was hoping it wouldnt be that long =(

Good things get better in time! You don't want to breed too young. Think about all the knowledge you will get while waiting!

Probobly a year and a half, she looks nice and big already =D

-Payson!

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Originally Posted by paysons bps

probobly a year and a half, she looks nice and big already =d

-payson!

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seeya, you mean you think it could take uo too three years??

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Originally Posted by Swingline0.0.1

Good things get better in time! You don't want to breed too young. Think about all the knowledge you will get while waiting!

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swingline, very true! Me and taylor will go through alot of bonding in that time! Shes a little aggressive right now, hopefully she gets more used to being handled before then! lol

its amazing how variable their growth can be.
i have a female that is just shy of 1 year old that is already over 1100 grams.
but on the flip side i also have a female lessor that is only a month younger than the first one i mentioned and she hasn't even hit 400 grams yet.
john

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Originally Posted by bads15

its amazing how variable their growth can be.
i have a female that is just shy of 1 year old that is already over 1100 grams.
but on the flip side i also have a female lessor that is only a month younger than the first one i mentioned and she hasn't even hit 400 grams yet.
john

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Well, duh! She's lessor (in weight)!:D;):D

A 550 gram female probably won't make it this next season so you have time to get her to a good size for the following season :gj:

The bigger, the better. I'd do some more research and get as familiar with general husbandry/ breeding as possible....Before you know it, she'll be an Ox and ready to make a nice Healty clutch for you...

my normal female reached 1000 grams and went on a hunger strike that lasted 6 months.

She started eating again, got to 1400 grams and now hasn't eaten in about 8 months. (and since every other animal in that rack is eating, im just assuming its her being a bp).

These guys do things on their own schedule, not ours. I'd give her another 2 years to grow and mature. Some people try breeding at 1200 grams but I'm not comfortable with breeding smaller girls. 1400 to 1500 is my ideal starting weight for females.

I'd plan on giving her more time than you think you need, that way if she ends up going early you're in for a surprise rather than a disappointment.

^ Excatly...I'd rather wait, possibly have a clutch of 6-8 (OR MORE) rather then 4- or even slug out.....Patience grasshoppa..lol....Or, just buy an adult female and give it a go....Normal females go from 30-100$ at 1500-2000+ grams.......

Exactly. I've had a female sit at 600g for 18 months... Yes, 18. She's finally giving in to this whole "eating" idea I keep mentioning to her. :rolleyes:

Edit: Correction: 18 months, not 17... Even worse. But at least now I think she gets the idea.

Thank you guys for all of the helpful replies! the people on this site are great!:salute: