How old do they have to be before they breed? My new male is calling at about 12 monthes old, I wanna know if I can put in a mature female(3years) or one about the same age as the male(13monthes). Thanks for helping.
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Leuc question
dybythesword
Dec 15, 2003 02:22 PM
Replies (3)
FalconBlade
Dec 15, 2003 02:40 PM
Twelve months old is about right for maturity of this species. How long has the calling been going on and does it sound like it's a full adult call rather than sub-adult 'practice' calls? I'm sure everything would be ok if you were to place a mature female in with him.
-Bill J
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Updated list as of: 12/13/03
2.2 D. azureus
1.2.7 D. ventrimaculatus
3.3.1 D. tinctorius 'Suriname cobalt'
0.0.3 D. tinctorius 'patricia'
0.0.1 D. tinctorius 'giant orange'
0.0.1 D. tinctorius 'citronella'
0.0.2 D. auratus 'Panamanian'
0.0.5 D. auratus 'green/black'
0.0.3 D. imitator 'Alex Sens line' (very soon)
0.0.2 D. reticulatus (soon)
dybythesword
Dec 15, 2003 07:00 PM
ty for the fast reply. He is past the early pitiful pubescent expirements. Do females mature at the same rate?
FalconBlade
Dec 15, 2003 07:09 PM
I could be mistaken, but I believe the females mature at about the same rate. However, as eggs are pretty taxing on a female as far as protein intake and so forth. You may be better off placing the 3 yr. old female in with the male and find another male for the other female. The 3 yr. old female will difinitely be ready, especially if she has maintained a nice 'feminine' weight. Best of luck with them and let us know how it goes!
-Bill J
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Updated list as of: 12/13/03
2.2 D. azureus
1.2.7 D. ventrimaculatus
3.3.1 D. tinctorius 'Suriname cobalt'
0.0.3 D. tinctorius 'patricia'
0.0.1 D. tinctorius 'giant orange'
0.0.1 D. tinctorius 'citronella'
0.0.2 D. auratus 'Panamanian'
0.0.5 D. auratus 'green/black'
0.0.3 D. imitator 'Alex Sens line' (very soon)
0.0.2 D. reticulatus (soon)
