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Reptiles by breed

What each breed is really like to live with, from the breed clubs and veterinary sources that know them. Written for adopters, not buyers.

B

Ball PythonUsually about 4 ft (1 m), rarely over 5 ft (LafeberVet); VCA gives 3-5 ft Bearded Dragon18-22 in (45-56 cm) nose to tail tip (VCA); up to 2 ft, adults at least 250 g (LafeberVet)

C

Corn Snake2.5-5 ft (0.8-1.5 m) as adults (LafeberVet); around 150 cm, males smaller (RSPCA)

L

Leopard GeckoAdults 6.5-8 in (16.5-20 cm), males 60-90 g, females as light as 45 g (LafeberVet); VCA gives 5-10 in

R

Red-eared SliderShell 7-9 in in males, 10-12 in in females (VCA); up to 12 in, females larger (Pennsylvania Sea Grant)Russian TortoiseShell up to 8 in / 20 cm (LafeberVet); a maximum of about 10 in full-grown (VCA)