Quote Originally Posted by rabernet
Remember that age is not the only determining factor. Weight is also a determining factor. I've not heard 18 months for males, but rather 800 grams minimum (although there are males that have bred much smaller, but it's not something that I as a first time breeder will do).


Females as a good guide, should be about 500 grams per foot in length, as well as in at least their third winter.
I was reading the "how big are you balls" thread and some of the females that have bred are just naturally small so it seemed...some didnt seem to hit the 500g per ft. So just stick to 2-3 years and it should be close to full grown?