From what I've read it seems that 1500+ grams is best size for a female to start breeding. The bigger the better too. My question is what are the detriments if any to breeding a female that is smaller? If only at 1100-1200g would there be any health risks for the female? Would there be a lower chance at healthy eggs? Or just less eggs altogether? My female was born Nov '12 and I planned to start pairing in early fall 2014. I'm not wanting to rush things. Just curious if she were to plump up in just a year like they sometimes do, would I even want to try?