{"id":122513,"date":"2022-06-07T05:00:59","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:00:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:59","slug":"how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/","title":{"rendered":"How big can a ball python grow up to?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_can_a_ball_python_grow_up_to\" title=\"How big can a ball python grow up to?\">How big can a ball python grow up to?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_should_a_7_month_old_ball_python_be\" title=\"How big should a 7 month old ball python be?\">How big should a 7 month old ball python be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_long_do_pet_ball_pythons_grow\" title=\"How long do pet ball pythons grow?\">How long do pet ball pythons grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_is_a_full_grown_ball_python\" title=\"How big is a full grown ball python?\">How big is a full grown ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_is_a_20_year_old_ball_python\" title=\"How big is a 20 year old ball python?\">How big is a 20 year old ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#What_is_the_largest_ball_python_on_record\" title=\"What is the largest ball python on record?\">What is the largest ball python on record?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_do_Ball_Pythons_get_around\" title=\"How big do Ball Pythons get around?\">How big do Ball Pythons get around?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_much_should_a_7_month_ball_python_weigh\" title=\"How much should a 7 month ball python weigh?\">How much should a 7 month ball python weigh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_should_a_6_month_old_ball_python_be\" title=\"How big should a 6 month old ball python be?\">How big should a 6 month old ball python be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#What_should_I_feed_my_7_month_old_ball_python\" title=\"What should I feed my 7 month old ball python?\">What should I feed my 7 month old ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_ball_python_to_be_fully_grown\" title=\"How long does it take for a ball python to be fully grown?\">How long does it take for a ball python to be fully grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_will_my_ball_python_get\" title=\"How big will my ball python get?\">How big will my ball python get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_does_a_full_grown_ball_python_need\" title=\"How big does a full grown ball python need?\">How big does a full grown ball python need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_will_a_ball_python_get\" title=\"How big will a ball python get?\">How big will a ball python get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_python_to_reach_full_size\" title=\"How long does it take a python to reach full size?\">How long does it take a python to reach full size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#At_what_age_are_ball_pythons_full_grown\" title=\"At what age are ball pythons full grown?\">At what age are ball pythons full grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_old_is_a_200_gram_ball_python\" title=\"How old is a 200 gram ball python?\">How old is a 200 gram ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_old_is_a_1000_gram_ball_python\" title=\"How old is a 1000 gram ball python?\">How old is a 1000 gram ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_old_is_a_120_gram_ball_python\" title=\"How old is a 120 gram ball python?\">How old is a 120 gram ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_old_is_a_2_ft_ball_python\" title=\"How old is a 2 ft ball python?\">How old is a 2 ft ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#What_is_the_biggest_ball_python_ever\" title=\"What is the biggest ball python ever?\">What is the biggest ball python ever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_can_a_ball_python_get_up_to\" title=\"How big can a ball python get up to?\">How big can a ball python get up to?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_is_a_royal_python\" title=\"How big is a royal python?\">How big is a royal python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#How_big_do_ball_pythons_get_captive\" title=\"How big do ball pythons get captive?\">How big do ball pythons get captive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-a-ball-python-grow-up-to\/#Do_ball_pythons_wrap_around_you\" title=\"Do ball pythons wrap around you?\">Do ball pythons wrap around you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_a_ball_python_grow_up_to\"><\/span>How big can a ball python grow up to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That being said, Ball Pythons usually reach a maximum length of around <b>4 feet, with females usually being slightly longer. Males are typically 3-3.5 feet in length, and both sexes will reach a weight of around 3-5 pounds maximum.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_7_month_old_ball_python_be\"><\/span>How big should a 7 month old ball python be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By 2-6 months of age, ball pythons reach <b>16-27 inches (40.6-67cm). From 6-15 months old, a ball python can range between 20-40 inches (51-102 cm), but this can differ as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_pet_ball_pythons_grow\"><\/span>How long do pet ball pythons grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 3-6 feet long<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_full_grown_ball_python\"><\/span>How big is a full grown ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between two to five feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_20_year_old_ball_python\"><\/span>How big is a 20 year old ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AgeMaleFemaleJuvenile20 to 25 inches25 to 30 inchesOne year<b>1.5 to 2 ft<\/b><b>2 ft<\/b>Two Years2 to 3 ft2.5 to 3 ftThree Years2.5 to 3.5 ft3 to 5 ft2 more rowsx26bull;30 Sept 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_ball_python_on_record\"><\/span>What is the largest ball python on record?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Local government official Rachmat said the reticulated python measured 48 feet 8 inches and weighed in at 983 pounds. The Guinness Book of World Records lists the longest ever captured snake to be <b>32 feet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Ball_Pythons_get_around\"><\/span>How big do Ball Pythons get around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adult female ball pythons average 3 to 5 feet long, and adult male ball pythons average 2 to 3 feet in size. This is a species in which mature females are typically much larger than the males. A 5-foot ball python is considered big, although lengths of 6 feet or more have been reported.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_7_month_ball_python_weigh\"><\/span>How much should a 7 month ball python weigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age of a ball pythonWeight of a ball python5 months old270-300 grams6 months old300-360 grams7 months old<b>360-400 grams<\/b>8 months old400-450 grams13 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_6_month_old_ball_python_be\"><\/span>How big should a 6 month old ball python be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>1.5  2.5 feet | 150-500 grams<\/b> A healthy 6-month old ball python may weigh as little as 100 grams or as much as 300. At this life stage you will begin to notice that your juvenile female balls is growing a bit faster than your juvenile males.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_feed_my_7_month_old_ball_python\"><\/span>What should I feed my 7 month old ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your ball python should eat <b>weaned mice and young rats as a juvenile, and adult rats and several mice as an adult, supplemented with the occasional chick, quail, or gerbil.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_ball_python_to_be_fully_grown\"><\/span>How long does it take for a ball python to be fully grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_will_my_ball_python_get\"><\/span>How big will my ball python get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AgeWeightLength4 Months140-280 Grams12-18 Inches5 Months190-380 Grams12-18 Inches6 Months240-480 Grams12-18 Inches7 Months<b>290-580 Grams<\/b>12-18 Inches12 more rowsx26bull;10 Feb 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_full_grown_ball_python_need\"><\/span>How big does a full grown ball python need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Habitat\/Housing Male ball pythons are generally smaller than females, reaching only 3 -4 feet long. Females, on the other hand, can reach 4 -5 feet long. A baby ball python can be housed in a 10-20 gallon tank, but an adult will need an enclosure that is <b>a minimum of 3 or 4-feet long, such as a 55-gallon tank<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_will_a_ball_python_get\"><\/span>How big will a ball python get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ball pythons can reach <b>up to 5 feet long with proper care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_python_to_reach_full_size\"><\/span>How long does it take a python to reach full size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An adult Ball Python measure 3 to 5 feet long and weigh 1,200 to 2,500 grams. Most Ball Pythons will reach their full size at <b>three years of age, which is when they will be considered an adult. However, those who are fed and grown on a slow schedule, might not reach this milestone until 4 or 5 years of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_are_ball_pythons_full_grown\"><\/span>At what age are ball pythons full grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Around 3 years of age your ball python will reach their full length.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_200_gram_ball_python\"><\/span>How old is a 200 gram ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age of a ball pythonWeight of a ball python1 month old60-105 grams2 months old80-130 grams<b>3 months old<\/b>130-200 grams4 months old200-270 grams13 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_1000_gram_ball_python\"><\/span>How old is a 1000 gram ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AgeWeightLength18 Months600-1800 Grams24-30 Inches24 Months800-2000 Grams30-42 Inches<b>30 Months<\/b>1000-2200 Grams36-42 Inches36 Months1200-2400++ Grams36-48++ Inches12 more rowsx26bull;10 Feb 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_120_gram_ball_python\"><\/span>How old is a 120 gram ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AgeWhen Fed MiceWhen Fed Young Rats1 month76-78 grams98-100 grams<b>2 months<\/b>115-120 grams120-130 grams3 months150-515 grams180-200 grams4 months180-200 grams270-280 grams4 more rowsx26bull;7 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_2_ft_ball_python\"><\/span>How old is a 2 ft ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AgeMale Ball Python Length<b>1 Year Old<\/b>2u2032 feet (0.61 meters)2 Years Old2.5u2032  3.5u2032 feet (1.07 meters)3 Years Old (adulthood)3.5u2032  4.2u2032 feet (1.28 meters)BeyondSmall gains over the years1 more row<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_ball_python_ever\"><\/span>What is the biggest ball python ever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One study on wild male species found the largest individual was <b>4.5 feet long, but this is unusual. The smallest measured adult male was only two feet long. Female Ball Pythons are much larger due to their genetically faster growth rate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_a_ball_python_get_up_to\"><\/span>How big can a ball python get up to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ball pythons can reach up to <b>5 feet long with proper care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_royal_python\"><\/span>How big is a royal python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AgeWeightLength18 Months600-1800 Grams24-30 Inches24 Months800-2000 Grams30-42 Inches<b>30 Months<\/b>1000-2200 Grams36-42 Inches36 Months1200-2400++ Grams36-48++ Inches12 more rowsx26bull;10 Feb 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_ball_pythons_get_captive\"><\/span>How big do ball pythons get captive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Ball Python will reach its full-grown size between two to three years old. Most pet Ball Pythons will grow <b>at least three feet long. A male will typically top off at only 2.5 to 3.5 feet long, while a female can grow anywhere from 4 to 6 feet long. Both sexes are fully grown within three years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ball_pythons_wrap_around_you\"><\/span>Do ball pythons wrap around you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 to 5 feet<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big can a ball python grow up to?How big should a 7 month old ball python be?How long do pet ball pythons grow?How big is a full grown ball python?How big is a 20 year old ball python?What is the largest ball python on record?How big do Ball Pythons get around?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-122513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122513"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122513\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}