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I would like to know what everyone else's numbers are for these questions:

What is an average size clutch for the following? :
Thayeri
Alterna
Ruthveni
Mexmex
Greeri

And also....what is the largest single clutch known for each?

I would appreciate as much input as possible and compare my notes to others.....BTW, I have yet to produce Greeri or Ruthveni, but I will hopefully be successful next year with my adults that are not quite big enough this year.
So come on Dan V, Mark k, Chris G, Aaron M, Mike K, Chris B, and whoever else has some information to share....
Thanks in advance guys...
John Lassiter

But I can only answer for thayeri, alterna, and mex mex.

1 Thayeri- my average is 9 eggs per clutch, the most is 12.
2 Alterna- (actully it was blairs) avg is 11, the most is 14
3 Mex mex- avg and most is 8. I've only bred them once.

I'm really looking forward to hearing what you other guys produce. I still can't believe Russ has a super thayeri that produces 20 eggs per clutch. I'm thinking steroids or something. LOL

I have produced all of those at one time or another. I haven't really kept good records but off the top of my headthe averages are:
Thayeri 10-12
Alterna 6-10
Ruthveni 4-6
Mexmex 4-6
Greeri 4-6

This year I should produce alterna and I am hoping it got cold enough here for my ruthveni, mex mex and greeri. I will have to wait til next year for my thayeri.

This is an interesting topic as I think the differences in clutch size among the mexicana indicate that they are in fact different subspecies.