Burmese python size

[Zincubus]

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.

I had one a few years ago , even with very steady and sensible feeding HE was still over 6' at about 9 months old as I recall .

Years later , missing the "Burm experience " I treated my self to a Dwarf F2 Burm Who will hopefully top out at around 6' judging by his parents .. He's about 18 months now .



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[Sauzo]

Is the dwarf burm nippy and flighty? I was told that being dwarf kills the whole mellowness of a burm. And dang, I thought Caesar was growing like a weed at just over 5' at 9 months old lol

[Zincubus]

Is the dwarf burm nippy and flighty? I was told that being dwarf kills the whole mellowness of a burm. And dang, I thought Caesar was growing like a weed at just over 5' at 9 months old lol

Na , he's just like a big , rather inquisitive Royal .

The new Dwarf Burms ( over here in UK anyway ) are lovely and calm . Back in the day they had problems though . ..

[montymiow]

While I agree I don't know how a burm got mistaken for a corn, I think it's a bit quick to jump the gun and say sell it at this moment in time. Op, you are not the first and won't be the last to jump in the deep end, if you prepare yourself for the higher end of the size range and think you can manage then good,. Please do a LOT of reading on them while he is young, find a herp vet who deals with big snakes (there's one near me who can't when they're in the small practise) and a steady food supply, again keeping the higher end of the spectrum in mind. If you then decide that it's too much then look into 're homing to give the noodle the best possible life and care he will need.

[Craiga 01453]

I'm going to have to agree that rehoming would be the best thing for this animal (and everybody involved). NOTHING against the OP. We were ALL new once upon a time, I still don't understand how a Burmese freaking python was confused with a corn, but accidents happen... Let's face it, this animal in inexperienced hands can be extremely dangerous, and possibly deadly. As Sauzo stated, these are very strong animals and can be strong enough to overpower and even kill adults. This animal could possibly be a danger to the owner, any family or friends who enter the home, and should the snake escape, possibly a danger to neighbors. The snake could also escape or something and somebody shoots or kills the animal out of fear. Unfortunately, snakes are killed every day by people who don't understand and respect the animals or fear the animals. I just see the negatives outweighing the positives by about a million to one here. This really isn't fair to the animal. It's not too late to rehome the animal and bring home the corn the OP originally thought he was getting.

[ShaneSilva]

This girl was hatched 6/29/16 barely over 4'

[ShaneSilva]

I wouldn't jump straight to getting rid of it. Take a couple weeks to do some research and then you'd be able to make a better decision on whether or not you want to take on that commitment. Burms don't grow as fast as retics so you'll have time to get to know the snake.

[Zincubus]

This girl was hatched 6/29/16 barely over 4'

Not too bad though , 4' after just 8 months looks like being 6'+ by 12 months.

[FlynnTheBP]

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!

Of course, I didn't mean you in particular either, but a lot of people on different threads have joked about the OP, and I feel we could have a bit more constructive criticism. Anyway, OP, maybe you can trade your Burm for a corn snake? I'm sure some experienced snake keepers would do it considering the price difference.

[tttaylorrr]

Of course, I didn't mean you in particular either, but a lot of people on different threads have joked about the OP, and I feel we could have a bit more constructive criticism.

i really appreciate you recognizing the need for strict, constructive criticism. i can't stand these types of people who post here, like OP. it's very easy to get upset, frustrated, and give up. however we can only offer our knowledge and hope for the best; beyond that is not our problem. i have not been the most welcoming to OP and i can't say i'm on your level of patience, but it is important to try. your post kind of roped me in.