Burmese python size

[Kevin Djuvfeldt]

Hello im a keeper of a baby burmese python and i wonder how big they get at difrent ages.
If you have any burmese pythons could you post a a picture of how long it is and how old.

[FlynnTheBP]

It will max out at around 11-20 feet when fully grown. It all depends on its gender and how often it's being fed, health, etc. They grow relatively quickly and will need a large enclosure when fully grown. I would say yours currently needs a thirty gallon based on the pictures I've seen, but it's really to tell the size in those. Can you send one of him compared to your hand or a yard stick? Do you know his approximate length and weight?

[Kevin Djuvfeldt]

It will max out at around 11-20 feet when fully grown. It all depends on its gender and how often it's being fed, health, etc. They grow relatively quickly and will need a large enclosure when fully grown. I would say yours currently needs a thirty gallon based on the pictures I've seen, but it's really to tell the size in those. Can you send one of him compared to your hand or a yard stick? Do you know his approximate length and weight?

This is him/her on my hand.

http://imgur.com/a/OAMhS

[FlynnTheBP]

I would say a 20-30 gal should be good for the time being. But maybe others disagree, it isn't concrete. You could always go bigger.

[Sauzo]

Lol, now is not the time to ask 'how big will my Burmese get'. Like mentioned they get 11-16' and it is going to eat big stuff. Hope you are ready for rabbits lol. I would say a good start would be a 4x2 cage but by the end you will need something like a 8x3. A Burmese python is the wrong snake to impulse or blindly buy. Kind of like a retic.

For a size comparison, look at Mr Sully's avatar. That's his Burmese and the thing stretches from the floor to above the counter where a over the stove microwave is.

[jmcrook]

Expect at least a 10'+ adult snake that is incredibly heavy bodied. One of the largest and heaviest snake species on earth. Bare minimum two people to handle at adult size. It will need probably a minimum 6' cage, more likely 8'. Do you have a supplier for rabbits when it needs prey that large? All things that need to be considered (preferably) before acquiring the animal. I don't mean to sound overly critical but this is definitely more of an advanced species to work with after you've had some years of experience with smaller more manageable snakes. Best of luck


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[Kira]

I really think you shound consider rehoming your Burmese. You're 19 and not very experienced with snakes. Soon you will be overwhelmed with the size of this snake.

I only want what's best for the snake. It would thrive in the hands of someone who has experience with larger snakes. Of course it's your snake so it's your decision but I think it would be better for you to have a smaller, more manageable snake. Be sure to do lots of research next time please.

[FlynnTheBP]

Just so everyone knows, the OP was misinformed, or so they said, and told their snake was a corn snake when they bought it. Whatever the case, they have the animal and need help taking care of it. They were prepared for a corn, not a Burm. Not saying they shouldn't rehome it or that it's okay to impulse buy, but there is no point berating them now, they hopefully have learned their lesson.

[Sauzo]

Not sure how he mistook a Burmese python for a corn snake but ok. On the plus side, this is about as far across the spectrum as you can get for size and requirements. At least if he learns to take care and handle a 16' snake without getting eaten or killed, then anything else will be a child's play lol.

To the OP, first rule, never let a large constrictor wrap around your neck. I have read articles of large Burmese killing their owners cause the owners were negligent and the snake got startled and tightened around the owners neck. Then the owner tried to pull it off along with his wife and her friend. Well the 13' snake tightened more as now it is scared and the guy was dead in about 5 mins, before the fire dept could even get there. So just be responsible and know/learn the requirements of owning something large and strong. Large constrictors are basically a giant tube of muscle. They can easily overpower a human if so inclined.

Heck my 7' female boa who is a giant puppy dog overpowers me by wrapping on my arm if she doesn't want to go back in her cage lol. There is no way I can uncoil her so I just give in and let her hang out until she tires of being out and actually wants to go back into her warm, humid cage lol.

[Kira]

I'm not berating. I'm just saying that he isn't experienced because not many people mistake a burmese python for a corn snake as they look completely different. I just think OP is in over his head and I'm trying to save him from a headache before the snake is fully grown. A corn snake is much easier to care for and make great pets!