how long can they get? how fat around (in reguards to,say, a pop can) full grown? how much do they weigh full grown? and if they get as big as i've been told, how come they're still recommended for beginer snake owners? are there any animal shelters that will take a giant snake off my hands? any answers will be greatly appriciated, thank you!
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Ball pythons at a maximum length can get to six ft (this is not common). Normally, males get around 2-3 ft and females get 4-6 ft.
Kaa, my three and a half ft python, isn't as big around as a pop can but is wider than my wrist. (never weighed him. Couldn't say. ^^;) Don't listen to the people out there who say ball pythons can weigh 100 lbs. That's completely ridiculous! They'll get six or seven pounds at the most! People, if you don't know what you're talking about, DON'T answer the question! >.%26lt;*
There are rescue places that can take snakes, but so many people each year are trying to get rid of snakes that they can't take them all. People can be so stupid. They think having a big snake will be cool, then the snake matures and the owner freaks. IDIOTS!!
Hundreds of burmese and rectic pythons have been released into the Everglades illegally by owners who can't handle the snakes "massive size". The snakes are breeding and now are killing off the native wildlife, including alligators! (note: alligators kill them too.) So now all these experts have to go in and catch these snakes. Sadly, they destroy the pythons because there are just too many of them.
Humans can be such idiots.
Ball pythons don't get very big (generally) Burmese and rectics can get over 15ft long! The burmese actually holds the record for the world's longest snake at the moment (and to all of you out there who are like "no! it's the anaconda!" It's not anymore. Anacondas are still the world's heaviest snakes though)
As a snake owner, the general rule is you shouldn't handle or go near a snake that's above six ft unless you have another person in the room to assist to if something goes wrong. (note: all those morons out there that get killed by their pet snakes each yr missed this memo) I've never heard of a ball python killing anyone. They are by nature extremely docile and easy to handle. I don't know what size you were told they get to, but they are one of the best beginner snakes out there (along with corn snakes, king snakes, garter snakes, and maybe ratsnakes too)
If looking for a good beginner breed, I reccomend ball pythons above all others simply for their wonderful personalities. If you are looking to get a snake, get a rescue. Try petfinder.com
Ever heard of google? Are you that lazy?
Don't do it.
Ball Pythons can get to be 3-6 feet. Most captive bred ones stay on the smaller end of that range. As far as how big around, pop can size at the biggest, but most don't ever get that big around. Weight? I have no idea, but it's not too heavy. Maybe 5 pounds?
Ball Pythons are one of the smallest snake species. They have the smallest teeth. They are one of the least agressive species. That's why they are recomended for starters.
snakes r cool
they can get 6 to 8 feet and weight over 100lbs if they have a big enough tank.
I have raised Ball Pythons for over 20 years . They are a good beginner snake because they are relatively easy to care for , they are a very docile snake that rarely bites , they do NOT get to be 100 pounds . On average they will only get to be around 5 pounds and 4-6 feet long . Males will usually only get 4 feet long and are smaller in girth than the females .That is not large when compared to a Burmese Python or Reticulated Python which can reach over 18 feet .Ball Pythons are not giant snakes . The name Python throws some people off .It depends on the sex , age and how much the snake is feed as to how large it will get . Yes some shelters will take large snakes but for the most part they will kill them . It is against the law in most states to own a snake over 6 feet . That's another good reason to get a Ball Python . Even as adults they are still legal to own .
darsow and ferisulf have said it all on this topic - i just want to ad or ask actually why the "who will take the snake question?" if you are just wanting this animal to be "cool" do not do it, they are very easy to care for compared to other reptiles but they do need to be cared for and if they are not cared for correctly you will have a miserable then dead animal - i have 2 boa rescues right now that took me a year to get healthy and ready for a good home - not an easy task to find a home for animals that get 8 feet long, the original owners thought they were cool to buy when they were babies. i just placed an iguana after 2 years of rehab - it took almost a year and a lot of interviews to find the right home for him - but most, maybe 90 percent are not this lucky.
so give it some thought - but if you are willing to put in the time and effort a captive born and bred ball python will be a great snake to own --- go on the internet and read as much as you can about them -- go to www.bobclark.com and read the forums, get educated then make your decision -- good luck..
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