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How long does it take to grow full size?
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bitsy
Owned by Corns since 1991
It varies between individuals, but most reach pretty much their adult size by three years old. They never actually stop growing but it slows down a lot after about that point. That's also the age that I consider them "proper" adults.
I have one who took about four years to reach her adult size and still isn't very large, but she came from a breeder that produced smaller but robust Corns.
I have one who took about four years to reach her adult size and still isn't very large, but she came from a breeder that produced smaller but robust Corns.
SnakeAround
Formerly Blutengel
Corns have had their most of growing when they are about 3 years old. After four years you know pretty much how large they are gonna be. The older they get, the slower they grow, but they do keep growing a tiny bit. Not sure if a snake that was fed too little, would still make up for it, even after reaching the age of 3. I do have some smaller snakes though that grew quite a bit after I bought them at about 2-2.5 years old. I think they were fed at the more modest side of the scale, and at my place they were fed more often/larger preys.They seem to have a growth burst after changing to a larger prey.
Well, males can usually fertilize eggs when they are 1.5 to 2 years old, females are able to reproduce at that age also. However, especially females are being bred later to give them time to grow and become adult length- and weight wise. Many breeder use the rule of thumb that a female should be 3 year old, 3 feet long and weigh 300 grams to be bred, though others just look at their body shape/length and muscle tone to determine if she can be bred. I guess both types of breeders would consider the female to be adult when ready for breeding.
I consider both females and males adult when they have been bred (succesfully) OR are 3 years old, which ever comes first.
Well, males can usually fertilize eggs when they are 1.5 to 2 years old, females are able to reproduce at that age also. However, especially females are being bred later to give them time to grow and become adult length- and weight wise. Many breeder use the rule of thumb that a female should be 3 year old, 3 feet long and weigh 300 grams to be bred, though others just look at their body shape/length and muscle tone to determine if she can be bred. I guess both types of breeders would consider the female to be adult when ready for breeding.
I consider both females and males adult when they have been bred (succesfully) OR are 3 years old, which ever comes first.