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Hi there. I know this maybe a silly question but on average how quickly does a blood grow. I know there are many factors that contribute to the growth rate but after the first year how large would you say it would be. I know sex is also a fact I am looking at getting a male. Also I have done some research and have found that they get anywhere from 3-10ft what would you say the average adult lenght would be for a male. Thanks to anyone willing to read and answer.

Python brongersmai, aka blood python, on average males get 5-6ft depending on age and feeding schedule. Always plan on the high side of 6ft, which a 2x4ft cage should be fine. Borneo and Sumatran short-tails (aka black) the males stay smaller at around 4-5ft. I have 10 year old borneos that are about 5-5.5ft long. In comparison I have a male blood that is 3yrs old and is around 4.5ft long already.
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I agree with Rich here, males will average about 5-6' I have a 6-7 year old male that's about 5 1/2' and 13lbs, my female is 4 years and about 6 1/2' and about 18lbs before breeding
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Thanks
Zack
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Zack Greens Reptiles

Unfortunately, I can't help you on the growth rate. What good are all these records if I can't quickly produce usable information and nice graphs, huh?

As far as maximum size goes - I have some 16-year-old males who were fed heavily at various times of their lives, but even so, none are much over 6 feet long today. At their heaviest, some approached 20 pounds in weight, but I don't allow them to pig out like that any more.

-Joan