I never said it would - it would only grow it at a slower rate without detrimental results to its health. The end size will still be the same between mine and Travis' mine just got there faster, and as a result MIGHT stay slightly larger than his. But in the end - this is why I stated slow feeding will help you sustain it for 1-2 years. Not it's entire life . . . a snake will not "grow to its max comfort in a small tank" . . lets break that mindset yet again