John,



Before last year and this year, I'd have said 3 years, 250 grams & 30 inches...



My results were as follows...



Last year, I had a male that was less than 3 years (but met the other two)...He bred a 3.5 year female...All of the eggs were infertile...No ill effects for either. He went off of feeding and was searching for females...So he was interested and she let him. He sired a clutch of 12 babies this year (photo attached)...



This year, I had a less than three year old female (just at 250 grams but over 30 inches) lay 12 (yes 12) infertile eggs with no ill effects (except for a voracious appetite that she's hard to handle)...



These are the two exceptions...With the male, his actions told me that he was ready (but was obviously not sexually mature). With the female, I acquired her as a male...And thus, I did not attempt to breed her/him as I didn't have any other females (odd one out so to speak)...



Obviously, she was ready and he thought he was...They have proved to be exceptions though...So far none of the other "less than three years olds" have demonstrated any breeding behavior...



Just my observations though for what that's worth...As Lance suggests, I think they'll tell us when it's time...



Later man,

Jim.



PS: How are things?



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