Frank, you must be kidding!...

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Posted by Francis on April 30, 2002 at 17:13:04:

In Reply to: Re: Typical taiwan behavior? posted by Frank Roberts on April 29, 2002 at 18:37:50:

A typical hatchling length is about 14in. while an adult would reach about 8-9ft thereabouts.

To say that it took only a few months to reach half its adult size is a bit too difficult to swallow. I could believe if you said 12 months but anything less must be some sort of record.

Francis

: Yes that's how my pair behave as well, the remind me of racers and coachwhips in this way. They are constrictors however, but yet they are as gracful as the racers. Like a middle behavior between the two groups. Wait till you see how fast the snake grows even on a regular feeding regimen. I had one go from 14 inches to 4.5 feet in just a few months time, at first she was eating every 5 to seven days, then I changed it to every seven to 10 days, now she eats every 10 to 14 days ans is still growing like a weed. reminds me of a reticulated pythons growth pattern. Even the 4.5 one is fast and still like a torpedo out she comes. I just picked up a neonate male at the Hamburg show. I love these snakes.

: didnt spell check adjust

: Frank Roberts

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also note this, I think it's important... Frank Roberts 05/01/02 (0)
Re: Frank, you must be kidding!... Nick UK 04/30/02 (7)
- 4 months time. at intervals I stated...as I feed my other... Frank Roberts 05/01/02 (3)
  - Let me understand.. Francis 05/02/02 (2)
    - Re: Let me understand.. Frank Roberts 05/02/02 (1)
      - Unreal, man! Keep us posted. N/P.Cheers! Francis 05/03/02 (0)
- What is a few months?.. Francis 05/01/02 (2)
  - Re: What is a few months?.. Nick UK 05/01/02 (0)
  - I don't think it's unheard of... Kris in Mtl. 05/01/02 (0)

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: : A typical hatchling length is about 14in. while an adult would reach about 8-9ft thereabouts. : To say that it took only a few months to reach half its adult size is a bit too difficult to swallow. I could believe if you said 12 months but anything less must be some sort of record. : Francis : : Yes that's how my pair behave as well, the remind me of racers and coachwhips in this way. They are constrictors however, but yet they are as gracful as the racers. Like a middle behavior between the two groups. Wait till you see how fast the snake grows even on a regular feeding regimen. I had one go from 14 inches to 4.5 feet in just a few months time, at first she was eating every 5 to seven days, then I changed it to every seven to 10 days, now she eats every 10 to 14 days ans is still growing like a weed. reminds me of a reticulated pythons growth pattern. Even the 4.5 one is fast and still like a torpedo out she comes. I just picked up a neonate male at the Hamburg show. I love these snakes. : : didnt spell check adjust : : Frank Roberts

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