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#1774940
Ritchierebels2008
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how quickly do burms grow?
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06/26/08 09:17pm
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#1774962
Pythonguy21
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Message To: Ritchierebels2008 In reference to Message Id: 1774940
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i would expect them to hit 5-8 feet in the first year.
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06/26/08 09:44pm
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Mambaman
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Message To: Pythonguy21 In reference to Message Id: 1774962
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Not trying to sound mean or anything here, but if you are considering getting a burm you should do alot more research on them.
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06/28/08 02:08am
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#1776367
Grunt
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Message To: Mambaman In reference to Message Id: 1776251
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I believe that is why he is starting to ask questions . you need to start somewhere
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06/28/08 08:29am
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#1776375
Grunt
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Message To: Grunt In reference to Message Id: 1776367
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depending on feeding schedule 5-10 ft. although 6-8 is more realistic. underfeeding can do just as much damage as over feeding. So a moderate feeding schedule would be best. Everyone has their own idea of what a good feeding schedule is. I know people that feed smaller meals more often and I know people that feed larger meals less often. Personally I feed every snake differently do to their genetics and metabolism. Some snakes grow quicker than others naturally just like with humans and some have more of a natural tendency to be heavier. When a burm is young feeding every 5-10 days is great as long as you are not stuffing them to force growth. I feed a meal that gives them a small lump for about 2 days and wait for the next scheduled feeding day. after they shed I normally give them a week and the start the schedule over. using this method My big girl fantasy was 8ft and around 25lbs at a year old and now at 4yrs old is 15ft give or take a couple inches and 120 lbs. The vets say she is the healthiest they have seen, great size and weight and proper muscle mass. We have 2 main vets for the snakes each having a minimum of 20 yrs each dealing with herps.
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06/28/08 08:54am
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