a child without repercussions. Again, just because she can doesnt mean she should. Everything on Earth is able to breed at a much younger age than what is best for them. This is because in the instance that the species as a whole is threatened, there are some girls out there that will be able to successfully produce a clutch even in the hostile conditions. The ones that get egg bound end up dying, and the ones that dont help ensure the survival of the species.

Like I said the 150 gram mark isnt necessarily what I am talking about. I am more talking about under developed ladies. I do not for the most part consider a 150 gram female fully mature though (some are but that is for the advanced hobbyist, one with lots of breeding experience, not just advanced because they have kept snakes for years), and that is why I do not even go there with new hobbyists. Like I said, I do not want them to get the wrong impression. Anyway good talk. This forum needs some life breathed in it.

Will Wohlers

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