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We all know Drymarchon corais can exceed 10 feet in length, but what would you guys say about their maximum attainable size? Also, I am still planning on purchasing a larger cage for my two year-old male and I'm not sure if I should buy a 6' or 8' cage. Would the extra two feet be necessary or is 6' a reasonable size for an adult Yellowtail?
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Roy Blodgett

1.0 Drymarchon corais
0.1 Coluber mormon
1.0 Masticophis flagellum piceus
0.1 Lampropeltis getula californiae
0.1 Corytophanes cristatus
1.1 Pogona vitticeps
1.0 Iguana iguana

i keep mine in an 8' cage & it almost doesn't seem big enough when he's out & about. i'd think a 6' cage for an adult male yt would be a little tight.....

I have a three year old male that is quickly approaching the 11' mark at 10' 09" and a three year old female that is 9' 08", both still growing like weeds! I also have several youngsters that are in the 8'-9' range. I know of a couple of 11' specimens belonging to a collector in Florida and I have heard, from a very reliable source, of a 12' specimen which was imported many years ago.
I keep all of my adult Drys in enclosures measuring 96"L x 48"D x 48"H and the corais tend to utilze the climbing opportunities provided more then the others. It might also be worth mentioning; While some of my corais are somewhat shy and prefer to remain within their hide a good portion of the day, I have several that never use their hide and are always on the move. Personally, I would base the size of the enclosure based upon the size, behavior and activity level of the animal, which should be quite easy to do if you acquire a youngster and raise it...

Best regards,

Jeff

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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947