How old is a 6 foot Burmese python?

Growth in Captivity Well-fed, captive hatchlings can double their size in a matter of weeks, reaching 6 feet in length before they are 6 months old. According to a 1998 article published in “Reptiles” magazine, noted python breeder Bob Clark estimates that many Burmese pythons reach 10 feet around their first birthday.

How big do albino pythons grow?

Albino Ball Pythons are the same size as any Ball Python. They are just a color morph. Adult males will usually stop growing at 2.5 to three feet long and three pounds in weight. Females will usually top out around five feet long and about five pounds.

Are male Burmese pythons bigger than females?

Body Size and Gender Girl Burmese pythons are bigger than the boys. The females typically grow to between 17 and 20 feet long, while the males usually only make it to between 10 and 15 feet. The males also tend to have much narrower physiques.

How long do albino Burmese pythons grow?

The albinos are white with patterns in butterscotch yellow and burnt orange. This is an impressive snake, reaching lengths of 12 – 19 feet. Generally, they are a docile species (especially captive specimens), but can be aggressive as well, especially during feeding time.

How big do male Burmese pythons get?

between 8 and 14 feet
The average length of a male Burmese python is still pretty large, between 8 and 14 feet (2.4 — 4.2 m), but can occasionally reach a length of 17 feet (5.1 m). In addition to being one of the largest species of snake, Burmese pythons are also among the heaviest of the giant snakes.

Are albino snakes blind?

Because albinism affects the melanin in the eye, (which helps focus light properly in the eye) all animals with albinism have blindness or vision impairment.

Do albino Burmese pythons bite?

Non-venomous. Burmese Pythons may bite to defend themselves. Small individuals are not generally dangerous to people or pets. However, larger Burmese Pythons have large, sharp teeth, and their bites can cause severe lacerations. Large animals are also fully capable of eating dogs and cats.

How big does a Burmese python get?

Burmese pythons are non-venomous constrictors. They prey on native Florida species of mammals, birds and reptiles, as well as nonnative species including black rats. They have eaten Key Largo woodrats, a federally endangered species. The Burmese python may reach a length of 26 feet and a weight of more than 200 pounds.

What’s the largest python on record?

The largest python to ever live was about 26.25 feet long (8 meters) and weighed about 550lbs (250kg). This massive reticulated python was caught in Malaysia in 2016. It was discovered at a construction site. Unfortunately, the snake, which had recently laid eggs, died days after it was captured.