hey im wondering how many of you have actually had your snake for 15 years, from when it was a baby until its very old.
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How old are your BP's?
maiden_canada
Oct 16, 2003 10:06 AM
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jfmoore
Oct 16, 2003 12:28 PM
>>hey im wondering how many of you have actually had your snake for 15 years, from when it was a baby until its very old.
Hi Maiden - Since the record age for a ball python so far recorded was over 47 years old, I reckon 15 years must count as the prime of life. The oldest ball python I currently have was purchased in a pet shop on August 3, 1979. So he's over 24. The oldest one I have which I bred hatched July 17, 1983, so he just turned 20. They are both still going strong.
-Joan
LeeFobes
Oct 17, 2003 01:05 PM
how big are they? (length and weight)
jfmoore
Oct 18, 2003 02:45 AM
The 20 year-old captive bred male is currently 3480 grams and approximately 63 inches long. The male I got from a pet shop 24 years ago is 2600 grams and approximately 57 inches. Neither has entirely gained back the weight lost from this past breeding season.
