Breeding size-females 250 gram minimum with 300 gram the best and males 60 grams----ExtremeHogs.com

As far as growth rate i've had mine for 6 months from a baby till now 5 grams to 38 grams if that's any indication.

As far as opinion mine is the goofiest and neatest snake i own lol. My wife thinks he hates her though cause he starts his tough guy act every time she gets close