The golden corn years

[ultimatecorns]

Lol. Nice save. High five. Dont leave me hangin! Jk. Opinions are opinions, facts are facts.

[Katt]

Opinions are opinions

Exactly and that is what I stated. Please don't start with slander/libel, it is old and tiring.

Also I'm very glad for your friend. I wish him and the best of luck with your "secret projects".

[ultimatecorns]

Lol. No they are his secret projects,but check out his site: www.roylancereptiles.com

[zero&stich]

Some oddball stuff on that site. Kewl!

[askaboutrep]

ok, back to the topic here....
Her first clutch this year was 100%. Her second clutch, out of 10 eggs only produced only one, but very healthy baby. Up to this point, the eggs have been 100% every year.
She is still very active, but she used to be fatter around than a toonie(I think that might be half dollar size, for you americans), and now she is maybe a loonie. She isnt as strong anymore either.
Actually, I took her to a breeder in Red Deer to get her sexed when she was about a year, so I could buy a partner for her, and I was told she was the strongest corn he has ever held. I was very proud.
Based on your opinions I will try her again next year, and if things dont go well, then...no more nookie for her....

[Linds]

Originally posted by ultimatecorns
Opinions are opinions, facts are facts.

Exactly. <b>Fact</b> is, that age is very important. While a snake may be of a certain size, it takes a set amount of time for bones to finish calcifying, muscles to become strong enough, etc. No matter how early a snake will attain a certain size, bones and muscles take a set amount of time to reach maturity, regardless of what is done, this process can't be sped up. It can however, be slowed down or degraded as a result of improper care (feeding, breeding, etc.). It is known that all available stores and incoming nutrients go to the production of eggs in breeding females, so what is to happen if you inflict this upon a female who is still developing, and is in much need of every last bit of nutrition she can get to aid in proper development? If an animal hasn't suffered as a result of premature breeding, it is by no means other than luck. Even if they show no immediate signs, they likely will not reach their maximum lifespan, and may not even reach their gentically predetermined size.