How old arethey when they stop growing and become mature?

[Bling_my_leo]

Hi!

It says it all in the title...

Thanks a bunch!!

 

[Stevie]

This totally depends on environmental conditions with temperature as one of the most important. Some geckos can reach maturity with 8 months, when it can take up to almost two years with others (kept under very poor conditions)!

Greets,

Stevie

 

[david13]

usually around 9 months i think

 

[fallen_angel]

Yeah, what Stevie said.. A leo can be considered an adult at one year of age, though

 

[Ccrashca069]

I have a Male that is at leaste 5 years old no make it 6 years because I have had him a year, a year ago he was 65 grams and today he is almost 90 grams. Also that pair never mated before and their 1st clutch hatched April 19th and 22nd.

 

[fallen_angel]

That's very interesting, John!! Thanks for sharing

 

[david13]

wow, gain 25 grams in one yr.,when he is already full grown

 

[Ccrashca069]

Thanks Jess and David. Believe it or not that is Bonnie and Clyde the parents that I posted with the hatchling

 

[Bling_my_leo]

Thanks everyone!

Bling, my male leo, he is 6 inches long and around 11 to 10 months old. Is he an adult yet or done growing?

Thanks!

 

[The Sunset Gang]

Males, from my understanding take longer to mature physically. But sexually they are ready before females. I have heard it could take up to a year and a half for them to reach their "full grown" stage. But even then, they can always gain weight.

 

[Gregg M]

Reptiles never stop growing... They are not like mamals... A reptile will continue to grow for its entire life span... Major growth occures during the first year or two depending on the species...
Leos, under proper conditions reach adult status @ about 10 months... It is usually a good idea to wait to breed females @ a year old... 40 grams is usually a safe weight to breed females depending on overall body condition...

 

[Bling_my_leo]

Thanks everyone!