I know I have posted about 734 messages today but just looking for some quick answers. I have heard you can breed without brumating, and that it will affect how many eggs she lays. Well, how do I know when she is ready if I don't brumate?
And when would you GUESS she may be ready if kept at normal temps all year long?
Thanks for the help
Jud
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Brumating
judmichaels
Feb 10, 2007 10:16 PM
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copperhead13
Feb 11, 2007 02:43 PM
The female needs to be at least 14" snout to vent; about 16-17" total. Some studies suggest that females start yolk deposition (vitellogenesis) the summer before eggs are produced. So if your female hits 14" snout-vent length (SVL) this summer, she may be ready next spring, after you cool her.
