corn size

[lordkovacs]

I've had my my corn snake for just over 2 years. I'm wondering how long will he continue to grow? I know he's probably almost full grown (he's 4') but will he continue to slowly grow for another year perhaps???


Thanks...

MIKE

[urd]

they grow all there life, just at a very slow rate. as they get to around 4' ish they tend to get more girth than length growth:p

[Invictus]

Their most rapid growth happens in the first 3 years, after that is slows down. You very well might see another foot of growth out of him, assuming you got him as a newborn.

[J-Man]

That's why they continuously shed... I think.

[lordkovacs]

yeah...i know they always grow, but i thought mostly just in girth. I did get him as a newborn. He's just been switched to small adult rats, so likely if he has some more growing to do, it should be soon.

Thanks all...
MIKE

[lordkovacs]

oh, does the rate of growth have anything to do with the size of tank they are living in? ie. bigger tank allows for better development???

Cheers,
MIKE

[sapphire_moon]

no, thats an old myth. A snake will out grow their tank/cage/enclosure.