i figured people would stand in line to tell you that they were too big - i don't doubt most breeder's opinions at all that smaller is better - yet i have done fine with bigger - i have 2 2011's between 162 and 200 grams in 25 quart steriltes with dual side identical hides and they are doing just fine - eating every week - sheds are great - i have absolutely no decorations just heat mat, water bowl. newspaper, dual side hides, and natural light cycle - they are handled twice weekly on average for 10 - 15 minutes - both come out well and sometimes don't even wanna go back in - thats my experience - working for me