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12-22-2021, 09:18 PM
#471
He's looking huge! You sure it's the same snake?
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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01-15-2022, 11:24 PM
#472
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01-18-2022, 10:18 PM
#473
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01-19-2022, 12:08 AM
#474
I hate to remind you, but snakes grow their whole lives...they just slow down when they're older. And he's not even very old yet...he's what? about 5 years old? Remember how so many kids outgrow (get taller than) their parents? If it makes you feel any better, I thought my FL rat snakes would stay about 6' too, but that was a foot ago. Snakes don't listen to us, evah...
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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01-19-2022, 04:35 PM
#475
My late Jewel had a big growth spurt late in life.
From 2019-2021 she grew quite a bit.
I have no idea if this was an individual trait, or if it happens with carpets more so than other species.
I don't consider a 9-10 year old snake "old" so seeing growth wouldn't surprise me. Seeing that your animal is only 5 years, I would expect more growth.
I never weigh my animals but when I can get them on the deck rail and they stretch out I will try to measure them.
That is a good looking snake!
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01-19-2022, 06:17 PM
#476
Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
I hate to remind you, but snakes grow their whole lives...they just slow down when they're older. And he's not even very old yet...he's what? about 5 years old? Remember how so many kids outgrow (get taller than) their parents? If it makes you feel any better, I thought my FL rat snakes would stay about 6' too, but that was a foot ago. Snakes don't listen to us, evah...
He's 4 1/2 years old now. Also, if I wasn't clear, I am fine if he gets bigger, I am just a little surprised at how big he is already. Yeah, grow their whole lives. I am prepared.
Thank you as always, Boger.
Originally Posted by Gio
My late Jewel had a big growth spurt late in life.
From 2019-2021 she grew quite a bit.
I have no idea if this was an individual trait, or if it happens with carpets more so than other species.
I don't consider a 9-10 year old snake "old" so seeing growth wouldn't surprise me. Seeing that your animal is only 5 years, I would expect more growth.
I never weigh my animals but when I can get them on the deck rail and they stretch out I will try to measure them.
That is a good looking snake!
Yeah, definitely expecting more growth. How much, I have no idea. However, we will see for sure.
Thank you on how handsome he is. He's a very impressive animal and we both appreciate the compliment.
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01-19-2022, 07:37 PM
#477
I'm thinking that if he's this big & still so young, he might be going for a record size? We'll see, eh?
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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01-23-2022, 09:05 PM
#478
Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
My mother with Yafe, and a little sneak peek of the basement, which is almost done.
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01-25-2022, 12:42 AM
#479
Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe is getting bigger and as of today, I will be taking note of how long his reach/strike is . Nothing happened, so don't get excited. I've just never seen him strike as far and fast as he did today to nail his medium rat. He was about a foot away on the ground and struck that distance plus about a foot up to get the rat as I was putting the tongs into his enclosure. BAM, POW, COIL! I wasn't fully expecting it as usually I get it closer to him before he strikes, not that he hesitates much. He was on this one in a hurry.
Again, nothing exciting to report as he went straight after the rat and had zero interest in me. I am just impressed with his new range.
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01-25-2022, 12:57 AM
#480
Sounds like he got your attention, lol. Usually snakes can strike a little over half their body length, so it doesn't sound to me like he did anywhere near his "max" yet- But he "made you look!"
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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