An update! Current stats below. I am currently corresponding with my reptile vet and also the Amphibian and Reptile Association of Veterinarians about how to further utilize this data. I’m very excited.
156 individuals submitted so far
108 are 2 years old or older
83 (77%) of the sub-adult/adult snakes have fallen between 200 and 500 grams.
21 snakes that are 2+ years old have been above 500 grams (19%), of these 12 have have been overweight (BCS 7-9/9) (57%).
8 snakes were over 700 grams, of these 7 have been overweight (88%).
65 snakes 2+ years (60%) of age were identified as being in an ‘acceptable’ body condition (BCS 4-6/9).
1 snake over 500 grams has been underweight (BCS 1-3/9) (6%) and was 66 inches long.
35 snakes were 50 inches or longer (32% of those 2+ years old).
13 snakes were 55 inches or longer (12% of those 2+ years old).
6 snakes were 60 inches or longer (5% of those 2+ years old).
The majority of snakes identified as being in an ‘acceptable’ body condition (BCS 4-6/9) have had a head length (nose tip to point of the jaw) to mid-body width (as measured from above) ratio between 0.7 and 0.85.
The majority of snakes identified as being overweight (BCS 7-9/9) have had a head length to mid-body width ratio of 0.9 and above.
Rough ‘acceptable’ BCS score weight ranges in 6 inch length increments have been as follows:
36 to 42 inches - average between 200 and 325 grams
42 to 48 inches - average between 250 and 400 grams
48 to 54 inches - average between 325 and 500 grams
54 to 60 inches - average between 400 and 600 grams
60 to 66 inches - average between 600 and 850 grams
