2018 0.1 Brisbane Coastal Carpet Progression

[jmcrook]

I agree with you, Gio. Short of starving or a gluttonous feeding regimen, snakes will grow to their genetic size potential in time.

I certainly don’t plan to power feed or maintenance feed Charlotte, but will offer food as dictated by her waste eliminating patterns/metabolism and according to her general physical appearance.

Within my power and within reason, she’s going to be kept trim and athletic in build here. Those that have read The Complete Carpet Python know that the upper limits of size potential for coastals, and particularly Brisbane locality, is in the 10-11’ range.

But with one noteworthy exception, the upper range of weight is relatively light for a snake measuring 11’ and the book lists their upper weight range “as much as 14.3lbs”. Sure, that’s not a lightweight snake. But at 11’? That’s a pretty darn lean animal.

Regardless of the length she ends up, I plan to keep her lean and mean!


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