30 Years of Reptiles - First Boa

[psychocircus]

I believe growth can be continuous for around a decade (and again a very slowed rate). There have also been several cases of underfed animals growing significant amounts several years into their lifespans. If growth is continuous for 15+ years it would be so negligible that it isn't significant. While the stories say continued growth, the tape measures do not.

Note, I used the word believe. IME there isn't much scientific information regarding the topic.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by psychocircus

If growth is continuous for 15+ years it would be so negligible that it isn't significant. While the stories say continued growth, the tape measures do not.

+1

How much growth do we see.. is it enough to even matter?

[bigsnakegirl785]

Originally Posted by psychocircus

I believe growth can be continuous for around a decade (and again a very slowed rate). There have also been several cases of underfed animals growing significant amounts several years into their lifespans. If growth is continuous for 15+ years it would be so negligible that it isn't significant. While the stories say continued growth, the tape measures do not.

Note, I used the word believe. IME there isn't much scientific information regarding the topic.

That's where my theory that they grow to pre-determined lengths come from. If they're set to grow to a certain length, they will reach it as fast as their food supply allows them to.

What my point more lies towards is measurable growth. Growth that can be measured in centimeters or millimeters or inches, etc. over years, I'm not really worried about micrometers or anything like that. Every living thing my knowledge can grow in micrometers, it's a by-product of replacing tissue.