I bought a biak(out-cross)over the summer.I'm guessing it's about 6-8 months old..I can find out for sure.I was just wondering how old it should be before it starts to change color.Also anyone know about how much it should weigh?I'll try to get a pic if I can figure out how.
Thanx all,
Mike
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color change/how old?
fastjunkie
Jan 03, 2007 02:19 PM
Replies (4)
BenTeam
Jan 03, 2007 04:41 PM
Biak types are notorious for changing slowly over long periods of time (5 years ). 8-18 months is probably the 'standard' answer for chondros in general.
Don't hold your breath. lol
Weight is hard to estimate, especially with limited info.
Picture?
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Ben Team
Mark Davis
New Paradigm Herpetoculture
Captive Bred Morelia
404-438-2135
chondro776@yahoo.com
Brandon Osborne
Jan 04, 2007 04:29 PM
Mike, I agree with what Ben stated. From what I've noticed, the outcrosses tend to change on an earlier schedule than do "pure" biaks. I have some Biak outcrosses that started at 4-5 months old. The female that produced these babies is still changing at 7 years old. IMHO, most chondros will probably continue to change throughout their entire lives. We just don't notice as much since the hatchling colors are so drastic from adult colors.
As far as weight, like Ben said, it depends on too many variables. I've seen animals over a year old that weighed less than 50 grams, while I have some that are just over 6 months old that are pushing 120 grams. It would be a guess at best.
If you want to post a pic, you can upload them to the kingsnake.com gallery. It's free and easy to do.
Brandon Osborne
I bought a biak(out-cross)over the summer.I'm guessing it's about 6-8 months old..I can find out for sure.I was just wondering how old it should be before it starts to change color.Also anyone know about how much it should weigh?I'll try to get a pic if I can figure out how.
Thanx all,
Mike
fastjunkie
Jan 04, 2007 05:48 PM
Here's a pic(hopefully).Sorry for the poor quality.It's my first time ever posting a pic on the net.If it works,I will post some better one's.
Thanx again,
Mike
BenTeam
Jan 05, 2007 01:18 PM
Brandon- send me that splotched Biak.
Don't think, just ship.
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Ben Team
Mark Davis
New Paradigm Herpetoculture
Captive Bred Morelia
404-438-2135
chondro776@yahoo.com
