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when is a male adult size?

rudedogsurfrat Sep 23, 2003 09:00 PM

Just wondering what the MINIMUM lenght anyone has bred a male.

Rudy
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uhh... I think that is it.

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chrish Sep 23, 2003 11:15 PM

>>Just wondering what the MINIMUM lenght anyone has bred a male.
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Platt found that males in Kansas reach maturity at around 30cm (12 in) snout/vent length. Add another 2 inches for the tail and you can figure a 14-15 inch male would be an adult.
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