Usually between 3-4 feet :) There are exceptions to every rule though :)
11-08-2012, 01:23 PM
The Serpent Merchant
Males generally stay smaller than females but some will get just as big. Most will stay in the 3-4 foot range
11-08-2012, 01:26 PM
Shewter325
Re: Ball Python size
Males tend to be smaller than females averaging around 3 1/2- 4 feet long and around 1500 to 2000 grams. Obviously there are some variations of small males and much larger males. In captivity obviously we have got to the point where they are living so much longer that they can grow quite a bit bigger. Hope this helps :)
11-08-2012, 01:45 PM
toyota89
I just got a ball python today that's at least 4 foot and 2300 grams. I was told it's a male but I think it's a female just from the size. He said it at least 3 years old.
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11-08-2012, 01:49 PM
Kaorte
The only way to know its gender for sure would be to have it sexed by someone experienced.
It is possible that it is a female, but some males will grow to be very large!
11-08-2012, 01:56 PM
toyota89
I have probes but never used them
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11-08-2012, 02:01 PM
EAC Reptiles
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I have probes but never used them
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If you've never used them don't try to learn yourself. You can cause some major damage. The safest method is popping but a little tricky to learn at first. Find someone that is experienced to show you what to do.
11-08-2012, 02:23 PM
kitedemon
I have a 4'5" male (proven breeder) whom is 2100 gm so yours could be male or female it is on that line of maybe. I would see about getting a lesson from someone experienced perhaps a local breeder or vet.
11-08-2012, 02:45 PM
toyota89
I don't know anyone local that I trust to teach me. It doesn't have any spurs either
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11-08-2012, 02:51 PM
Kaorte
Re: Ball Python size
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I don't know anyone local that I trust to teach me. It doesn't have any spurs either
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Males and females both can have spurs. It is not an indication of gender.
11-08-2012, 02:59 PM
toyota89
I no he doesn't have spurs
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11-08-2012, 03:29 PM
toyota89
I will put he/she in with my 1500 gram female and see if anything happens.
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11-08-2012, 03:32 PM
dr del
Re: Ball Python size
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I don't know anyone local that I trust to teach me. It doesn't have any spurs either
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I no he doesn't have spurs
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Can we see pictures? - both males and females have spurs.
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I will put he/she in with my 1500 gram female and see if anything happens.
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Do not do this!!
Has nobody ever told you about quarantine?
Not only will it probably prove nothing it could spread disease and end up costing you a lot of money and your snakes lives.
11-08-2012, 03:37 PM
toyota89
I will send pics when I get home. I only have 2 other snakes
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11-08-2012, 04:41 PM
kitedemon
quarantine needs to be done with all new animals reguardless on how many snakes you currently have. Royals sometimes drop the spurs but a dropped spur isn't the same as not having them.
11-08-2012, 05:28 PM
toyota89
I will get some pics when I get home. I don't have any where away from my other snakes. Just 1 rack in my bedroom.
