OhhWatALoser hit that one right it depends on the handler I am 6'4" and 240 lbs I can handle a friends retics that are 10 foot and I am not sure but 50-70 pounds (I am a terrible judge of weight I am guessing what it felt like then doubled... ) I have helped handle rocks that were only 8-9 foot but I'd not even think to do so alone! Weight (leverage?) of handler and size of snake makes a big difference.