I am aware of the risks. I am not a new ower, but i am begining to build my collection toward breeding. The backups are there in the event that he is not ready. I have no intentions of breeding him if he is not of size or if it would present harm to him. He is currently eating very well and growing. If he matures to the point that he is ready then he is my first choice. If not there is always next year and other large males available to do the job.