A male can be ready to breed as early as 6 months. You need to check for sperm plugs! I would invest in a spider, pastel, mojave or cinnamon. They are reasonable priced and will give you a better return on your investment. After feeding the babies and your time, you will not money off them. It takes a couple clutches just to pay off the equipment and everything before you see a return! It is fun and more of just a hobby for most unless you breed on a large scale!