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GrapefruiTgirl · 09-25-2007, 10:49 PM

I don't know about the breeding size; I would figure it has more to do with their age/maturity than their size, but not sure.

All information I have read on Maritime Snakies (because I have one) indicates the females reach an average of about 3 feet in length, and are described as 'slender snakes'. The males do not get quite as long. Also, captive ones are expected, and reported to get longer. I have read here and there of ones 4 feet in length. I'm hoping my female gets HUMUNGOUS!

Like 8 feet! LOL!!
In the wild, they are suspected to live for no longer than 2 - 3 years, mainly due to predation. In captive, they have been reported to live an average of 10 years, with reports of some being older than this.
They have approximately 6 - 15 babies on average. Mine had about 8 or 9 shortly after I got her (I lost count, they were everywhere!) and they were about 5 - 6 inches long, grey in color, and very cute!
Here's a link which describes the Maritime snakies of Nova Scotia, where I live:

Maritime Snakies of N.S.

09-25-2007, 10:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
GrapefruiTgirl "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 98	Re: hey im recieving I don't know about the breeding size; I would figure it has more to do with their age/maturity than their size, but not sure. All information I have read on Maritime Snakies (because I have one) indicates the females reach an average of about 3 feet in length, and are described as 'slender snakes'. The males do not get quite as long. Also, captive ones are expected, and reported to get longer. I have read here and there of ones 4 feet in length. I'm hoping my female gets HUMUNGOUS! Like 8 feet! LOL!! In the wild, they are suspected to live for no longer than 2 - 3 years, mainly due to predation. In captive, they have been reported to live an average of 10 years, with reports of some being older than this. They have approximately 6 - 15 babies on average. Mine had about 8 or 9 shortly after I got her (I lost count, they were everywhere!) and they were about 5 - 6 inches long, grey in color, and very cute! Here's a link which describes the Maritime snakies of Nova Scotia, where I live: Maritime Snakies of N.S.