Male breeding size?

[polito]

Hey guys quick question here, just want to know if I'm blind and have completely missed this in a lot of sheets but what is a good size to breed a male? I know females are 50+ but I'm having trouble seeing an actual weight for a male. Thanks.

 

[Russellm0704]

I personally won't breed a male that is under 60 grams. The general rule is above 50 for both male and female and this is on every source out there.

 

[justindh1]

I think this is a question that has some factors that need to be considered. The safe rule is 50 grams for males and 55-60 for females. What really needs to be taken into consideration is the size compared to the age of the gecko. As long as they have a nice fat reserve then they can be bred. During breeding season, a male without a good fat reserve can be just as serious as a female without a good fat reserve. Many males don't eat well during breeding season and can lose weight fast.