Living Gems Babies: Litter 2015-C

[Snakesitter]

Two years and only 30 grams? That owner should be shot. I would write a bad report on Fauna in a heartbeat.

They do develop color as they age and grow...but that usually happens by this point. Color is typically at adult levels by between 18 and 30 months of age.

Then again, I've never seen a two-year old that tiny, short of a medical reason. Maybe he will catch up? I cannot say for sure. Please do keep us posted though on his development.

[Albert Clark]

Originally Posted by Snakesitter

Two years and only 30 grams? That owner should be shot. I would write a bad report on Fauna in a heartbeat.

They do develop color as they age and grow...but that usually happens by this point. Color is typically at adult levels by between 18 and 30 months of age.

Then again, I've never seen a two-year old that tiny, short of a medical reason. Maybe he will catch up? I cannot say for sure. Please do keep us posted though on his development.

Thanks Snakesitter for all your hard work bringing those beautiful brb's to the forefront. Congrats also for the terrific clutch! Feel bad for the dead hatchling.

[Snakesitter]

It happens -- the reason snakes have such large litters is that all of them are destined to grow up. 19 out of 20 is still pretty good, and the little one's genes will live on though his siblings.

[Snakesitter]

And thank you for the kind words. :-)

[reptiledude987]

Originally Posted by Snakesitter

Two years and only 30 grams? That owner should be shot. I would write a bad report on Fauna in a heartbeat.

They do develop color as they age and grow...but that usually happens by this point. Color is typically at adult levels by between 18 and 30 months of age.

Then again, I've never seen a two-year old that tiny, short of a medical reason. Maybe he will catch up? I cannot say for sure. Please do keep us posted though on his development.

I believe the actual age to be closer to a year and a half but was told 2. Also the weight is an estimate but probably pretty close. Ive had him around 4 months and hes gone from the original skinny weight to a nice plump healthy weight and around 14-16" to around 24-26".

I didnt get him directly from a breeder. honestly have no clue who the breeder was. I got him from a friend that it was given to from whoever it was that bought him and kept him for the 1.5-2 years.

Do you think once hes at a proper size he will ever be capable of breeding once I get a female? I dont really mind if he cant just curious if this can be deterimental to his ability to breed. If he spends the rest of his life with me simply as a pet and never breeds its ok. Im just happy that hes healthy and growing.

[Snakesitter]

That's good growth and good news!

I suspect it will not affect his ability to breed, but only time will tell for sure.

Regardless, make sure you are prepared for all the responsibility that comes with breeding -- caring for and selling a litter of little nippers is a lot more work than people realize, and many end up rehoming them for almost free, which hurts the breeders who work so hard over the long haul to make the trade in these pets sustainable.

Either way, good luck to both him and you!