Everything You Need To Know About Python’s Size

By: Jessica Harrison
Submitted: 2007-08-08 20:29:39
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Pythons have everything one will want in a pet. They are beautiful to look at, yet easy to maintain and handle; they ask for little, yet give you a lifetime of companionship. Which is why, every year, there are so many new python owners. The most frequently asked question about pythons I receive from many is..."how big do they get?"(Especially after the "Anaconda" movie!)

The answer varies by the type of python you get, ...so I will list the most common ones below ...

* BALL PYTHONS ...

The Ball Python is the smallest of the constricting snakes. It has a relatively short lifespan. Being a less expensive snake to rear, it won't be a big drain on your wallet. In the wild, you will find Ball Pythons, in relatively huge numbers, in the Central and Western parts of Africa. Their natural habitat is the grasslands and open forests. Because of captive breeding, they are currently available in a variety of patterns.

Size

Ball Pythons are approximately 8 to 11 inches long when hatched. In captivity, young Ball Pythons will grow about a foot a year during the first 3 years. They grow to a maximum length of approximately 4 to 5 feet and are of medium build.

Life Span

Captive lifespan of 20-25 years, with a record life span of 48 years.

* BURMESE PYTHONS ...

Burmese Pythons are large, heavy-bodied serpents, with a bulky head. They have a net-like pattern on their skin which is typically tan or dark brown, outlined in yellow and black colors. Their belly is white or cream colored. They grow to a maximum length of 20+ feet (6.09 meters) and weigh around 200 lbs (90.7 kilos). Burmese Pythons are commonly found along river banks in the rain forests, and are at ease both on the ground and while moving along tree branches. They are excellent swimmers, enjoy warm water and like to remain soaked.

* CARPET PYTHONS ...

Carpet Pythons are slender, with large arrow shaped heads. Their heads are distinct from their bodies; and their sizes vary.

Jungle Carpet Pythons are rarely above 7 or 8 feet (2.1 or 2.4 meters). The Murray

Carpet Pythons and Irian Jaya Carpet Pythons grow up to 8 feet (2.4 meters). The Coastal

Carpet Pythons grow up to 10 feet (3 meters).

The longest known Carpet Python measures 14 feet (4.2 meters).

The average size of the hatchlings is between 12 to 18 inches.

Lifespan

Carpet Pythons enjoy a long life; on an average they will live for 25 to 30 years. Female pythons live longer than the males. Carpet Pythons are relatively docile pets, as far as pythons go, and often recommended for the novice owner.

* GREEN TREE PYTHONS

* Warning ... green tree pythons are VERY aggressive and meant for experienced owners only!

Size

Green Tree Pythons are not very big in size. On an average, they are 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) in length, and they may grow to a maximum of 6.5 or 7 feet (1.9 to 2.1 meters).

Like any other python, the female Green Tree Python is longer than the male.

Lifespan

Green Tree Pythons, though aggressive and meant for experienced owners, finds a place of pride among captive pets.

Unlike other pythons, they are in need of special care. Being tropical animals, they require favorable humidity and optimal temperature conditions. They enjoy misting or gentle rain in their cages.

Favorable cage conditions and good feeding habits help Green Tree Pythons to live 20 to 25 years in captivity.

* AFRICAN ROCK PYTHON ...

The African Rock Python is the largest python in Africa. It is a native of sub-Saharan Africa. Man is its chief predator. (It is hunted for its beautiful skin, meat and fat. The fat is used for medicinal purposes)

Size

Female African Rock Pythons are about 16 feet (4.8 meters) long while the males are about 12 feet (3.6 meters). However the species can grow to lengths of even 20 feet (6 meters).

Lifespan

African Rock Pythons are said to live to 30 years and more.

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Here's to a happier pet-owing experience!

Jessica Harrison

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http://www.pythonsecrets.com/gallery Jessica Harrison is the author of the best selling eBook "Python Secrets" published by Geostar Publishing & Services LLC.

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