sulcata size breeding

[argus333]

what size are sulcatas ready for breeding? roughly? when can female pass eggs safely? 16 inch?

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

Re: RE: sulcata size breeding

what size are sulcatas ready for breeding? roughly? when can female pass eggs safely? 16 inch?

They technically can after 14" but it's not common. Mine usually start around 17"+. Keep in mind that is a straight plastron length.

 

[diamondbp]

Females usually begin to lay after 16 inches give or take. Males mature roughly 14-16 inches. My male was quite unusual as he fertilized females at 12 inches which is not common at all.

 

[argus333]

great thanks,,,

 

[Tom]

Generally its 14" for males and 17" for females. I've seen females lay at 15" and others not until 19".