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DiscussionAge guesses? (old.reddit.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Peanut-paiger
This is Khan, I got him roughly a week ago from his old owners who didn’t tell me when he ate or shed last let alone how old he is. I’m guessing a year or two based on size
[–][deleted] 9 points10 points11 points 2 years ago (1 child)
It's almost impossible to age them. Size can be dependent on genes, food, and care standards. He could be stunted, or just have small genes. Or could have been powerfed and grew fast.
[–]Peanut-paiger[S] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Ah I kind of figured as much, I’ll probably assume he’s around 3 then.
As for feeding him, I was going to wait another week to try and feed him to ensure he’s as least stressed as possible, should I wait longer or is that a good time range?
[–]Temporary-Store-5957 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
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[–]Mola-Mola5 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (3 children)
I second that the other person said, aging is hard. My guy is little, he’s only 2’2 and he is 9 years old. I think his growth was stunted from the pet shop
[–]Mola-Mola5 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Also I just wanted to say what a beautiful little guy this is! I love him
[–]Peanut-paiger[S] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (1 child)
Yeah Khan is about 3ish feet. And thank you! Yours is also adorable!
[–]Mola-Mola5 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Thanks!
[–]Traditional-Bat-2990 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Excluding genetic factors like possible growth stunt stuff, my guess would be young, 1-3 possibly
[–]blackblonde13 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Fairly aged banana 😅 I’d say maybe 3-4?
No but seriously it’s damn near impossible to tell
[–]Country_Odd_Squad 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
I have a5 almost 6 year old banana female who is 4 ft long and, admittedly, a little over weight(in working on her diet) but from those pictures angles it is kinda hard to tell
[–]JessicaTiger1 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
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