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Here's a question for anyone who has actually measured a baby gator RIGHT out of the egg. No guesses, please??

We're wondering... For comparison purposes - what would you consider the average SVL and STL for a hatchling gator - fresh out of the egg?

Thanks in advance.

I have witnessed an average of between 8 1/2 and 9 inches and approximately 42-56 grams.

>>Here's a question for anyone who has actually measured a baby gator RIGHT out of the egg. No guesses, please??
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>>We're wondering... For comparison purposes - what would you consider the average SVL and STL for a hatchling gator - fresh out of the egg?
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>>Thanks in advance.
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"If I had 365 enemies it would only take a year out of my life to settle all scores." Mia Miselfani

Interesting. Thanks for the reply. We're just attempting to guage the growth of our yearling female. She is exactly one year, 3 months old, and is 16 inches STL, 194 grams.

It seems she is on target for a female.

There are so many variables that affect growth rates Mark that it's nearly impossible to set a "target one year length". I have had 42 1/2 inch yearling females (one actually), and as little as 14 inches and every length in between. I rarely weigh them, but the 42 1/2 inch female was 184 ounces dry at her one year birthday. Which is 11 1/2 pounds. I kept very specific records on her up to her 5th year of life due to her amazing growth rates.

>>Interesting. Thanks for the reply. We're just attempting to guage the growth of our yearling female. She is exactly one year, 3 months old, and is 16 inches STL, 194 grams.
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>>It seems she is on target for a female.
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"If I had 365 enemies it would only take a year out of my life to settle all scores." Mia Miselfani