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Se7enS1ns
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 Posted - 09/07/2012 : 18:35:02
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Hey all, long time no speak! (where the hell is BATS these days anyway?)
Anyway, I have a dumb question that I'd rather ask on here, than get shot down for asking on RFUK :D
So I bought Monty in December 2011, she weighed a little over 300grams but was pretty skinny really, and was a little under 3 foot in length. This has got me thinking - how old is she?? I've always assumed CB11 hatchling, but now I'm not so sure. CB10 perhaps? I don't know too much about growth rates.
Opinions appreciated as always! |
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 19:06:27
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When did they say she was born? and how much does she weigh now?Could be late 2010 or early 2011.
It's really hard to tell,as different factors play a roll to. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 19:12:15
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| Really hard, neigh impossible to tell really :-( |
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Se7enS1ns
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 19:15:54
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Well they guy working in the pet shop didn't seem to know, I think he said "about a year or so looking at his size". He turned out to be a she.
It is hard to tell - I see people selling CB10's that are smaller than Monty was when I bought her occasionally!
What do they weigh when they hatch? 20-30 grams? So if, for example, she hatched around this time 1 year ago, that means she put on around 300grams in 5-6 months. Feasible? She weighs in at 1100grams now. |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 19:58:45
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| If there has been no stall in feeding and it has fed regularly then she could be anywhere between 1 and 3 years old, lol. Duke is a mid 2010 and is a bit heavier than your girl but not a lot. I would think 2010 would be a safe bet to do your calculations from. |
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Se7enS1ns
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 20:06:02
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She was pretty skinny when I bought her, but was quite long, just under three feet I'd guess. She is a champion eater for me and has never skipped (yet) and is a nice chunky size now which is nice to see - not squidgy fat, she's kinda like a 50p shape... sort of.
I'm starting to think she may be a 2010 baby, not 2011. Its difficult to tell though isnt it! |
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 20:29:21
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| I wouldn't over think it,As you will really never beable to tell.Plus the pet shop didn't really know either. |
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Se7enS1ns
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United Kingdom
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 22:10:13
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| Are you going to change her name? |
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Se7enS1ns
Yearling
United Kingdom
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 22:51:06
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Originally posted by Se7enS1ns
I did think about it, but then thought, well, it's not like she answers me when I call her anyway 
Haha yeah guess so :) |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 23:40:17
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| No wonder, you keep calling her a boys name. |
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Se7enS1ns
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How old is Monty
