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At what size do redfoots normally start breeding, especially females. What size should a female be before she is ready to breed?

About 10 inches Anja, for females and males

Danny

and how long does it take for them to get that big? say Anja and my big'uns, who are 7 3/8 - 7 3/4 inches? how long 'til they're ready, do you guess?

Probably another couple of years Kelly.

Danny

one last question, danny, even though this doesn't have to do with breeding... indoor space for the winter (figure a good nine months of the year here in WI LOL!)... how much square footage per young RF (5-8 inchers)... when i can house the four of them together, how big should the it be (assuming they'll have much more room outside in the summer)?

4' X 8' would be the best size Kelly and that will accomadate them into adulthood.

Danny

Thanks Danny, I appreciate it. Ive been debating on picking up a male now and just happened upon one. He will be here Tuesday of next week.

YAY Anja! How big is he??? details?!?!! So I take it the two are staying for awhile then???? Dan has got to be thrilled!!! LOL!

He is at least 10", I actually told you about him a couple of weeks ago. I was talking to them today in email and asked if he was still available so I figured you decided not to get him when they said yes. He is from the folks at Reptile Eats. They have had him for a while I guess. He looks pretty good, nice smooth shell. Im waiting on plastron and face pics. I havent even told Dan I bought him yet. lol I asked him what he thought and he laughed at me because I mentioned selling these two to you just a couple of days ago. He reminded me it would be nice for the torts to bring a little $$ back in via hatchlings with as much as I spend on them. I figure I will just wait until he arrives and then tell him. lol

Great! I'm glad you got him! I got your email but didn't know if I should get such a large male since most of my girlies are still little. Didn't want him hitting the hormonal age before them and driving them batty!!! LOL! So if you ever see a little male up (5-6 inches, maybe 7) let me know!

I think Terry said he had an 8" female lay eggs...??? So you might get lucky with your big'un sooner than later! (Fingers crossed!)

JustAnja , ask turtletary. He raised his breeders from babies

Yea I know, I figured he would have chimed in here by now.

Yah where is Terry?!?