Is there a major size difference in male female burms?

[Brad_J]

I have been wanting a burm for several years now and I still haven't decided on buying just yet. I know I want a male, but I can't find a care sheet that tells the size difference between males and females. I know most female snakes are larger then the males. Is this true with burms? I'm sure it is, but by how much. I've read that female rock pythons can grow over twenty feet, yet the males don't grow too much over twelve. Are Burms like that?
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[eddie]

OH YEAH!!!!

Same as with most snakes, the female burm will easily out grow and weigh the males.

Which means, bigger enclosure, bigger food, bigger messes, bigger costs etc.
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[najaboy]

Yes, female burms are larger than males. Males typically max out in the 8-12 foot range, whereas females usually max out at 14-18 feet. There are exceptions though, just like everything else in life. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

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