I dont remember the year but im sure its takes linger then 3 years to get that big... I know she lays like 11 eggs it think 9 were good at most so far. here is a video from 4 months ago its a newer one of her but its no under his man i cant find it right now... but from the convo i had through email askin what your askin it seems like the genetics may play a part. like i said he says he doesn't power feed that large female its one adult rat once a week.