Help Estimate My Ball Python's Age!

[LincolnDJ]

I'm wondering how old my ball python is; the pet shop didn't know. I obviously know you can't pinpoint it exactly, but a range would be nice. I'm mainly wondering if he's under 6 months.

So he's about 20" long, about 170g... and he's a bit thin. You can see wrinkles when he folds his body over, and his skin is a little loose. (he was like this when I got him, I'm shortening his feeding cycle to help him grow now)

Here's a video I took of him feeding, hopefully that'll give a visual reference:

http://www.twitvid.com/JZXY3

[Kaorte]

Probably a few months old, perhaps about 3-4 months?

[raighe]

Watch out with those teeth on the mouse.

[hughman 125]

im not sure, but sweet vid! lol

[waltah!]

I once took in an almost 2yr old bp who only weighed 165g due to them feeding pinkies.

[jallenfl]

Watch the mouse like the other posting said.

Looks like that mouse was trying to take a bite out of crime ans just couldnt.

They love to bite and fight back if the opportunity is there...

[loonunit]

Yeah, pet shops seem to underfeed and keep them small. Two years old is unlikely IMO, but 6 months to 1 year is quite possible. It's probably safe to say he's a 2009.

At least it looks like he's getting appropriately-sized meals now!

[llovelace]

I'd put him on a 5 day feed schedule, til he's up to 500g

[seeya205]

I would say a late '09! Likely under 6 months!

[snakeden80]

I would say a late '09! Likely under 6 months!

i agree with them less than 6 months