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I'm sure it's been posted before, I finally got a couple striped females and need to know how big they should be to breed. Thanks much.

Quig

I know it's unscientific, but I don't use a weight. I basically think that breeding is OK if

1. Female is finished growing for the most part. (i.e. not breeding as soon as sexually mature)

2. Condition is above healthy. (i.e. a good amount of fat reserves although not too obese). Animal has adequate stores of calcium and other vitamin/minerals (getting supplements for a while).

Thanks for the reply. The one female I have isn't ready yet, she's still a small one, maybe 6" long. I'm picking up an adult tuesday that is an adult, but she's a little thin. Guess I'll spend some time makin' sure she's eatin' well first then.

Quig