I have 2 Corn Snakes of the same age (15 & 17 months) but they vary significantly in weight. They are both well and eat with no problem.
Jasper was 5-6 months when I got him (born September 2007) and weighs 158g. He mostly sleeps. He is eating small mice (one every 7-8 days).
Chico was 14 months when I got her (born July 2007) and weighs just 74g! She is very active, often on the move in her viv. She is eating large fluffs/ crawlers (1-2 every 5 -6 days).
As they are both well I am not unduly concerned but just wanted to ask if such a weight difference in similar-aged Corn snakes was "normal"? Can I put the difference down to their activity levels? Or is it a gender-related issue?
If you have Corn snakes of a similar age I would be interested to know what they weigh.
I have 2 Corn Snakes of the same age (15 & 17 months) but they vary significantly in weight. They are both well and eat with no problem.
Jasper was 5-6 months when I got him (born September 2007) and weighs 158g. He mostly sleeps. He is eating small mice (one every 7-8 days).
Chico was 14 months when I got her (born July 2007) and weighs just 74g! She is very active, often on the move in her viv. She is eating large fluffs/ crawlers (1-2 every 5 -6 days).
As they are both well I am not unduly concerned but just wanted to ask if such a weight difference in similar-aged Corn snakes was "normal"? Can I put the difference down to their activity levels? Or is it a gender-related issue?
If you have Corn snakes of a similar age I would be interested to know what they weigh.
Thanks.
I wouldn't worry too much. It's nature just proving that us biologists don't know everything. They're like people in that way. All different shapes and sizes. I got told at the hospital the other day that I'm borderline obese! lofl.
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Posted - 02/12/2008 : 11:19:01
