As recently discussed on a thread about age/size of leos (
http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...ad.php?t=64895), I have decided to compile data about all the leos I hatch this year.
I'm thinking of creating something in excel quick, which would list the age, weight, and length of my geckos from birth, taken at one week intervals.
After enough data about the animals have been gathered, it could be used to create a nice graph so that people can easily see approximately how old their animal is just my knowing the weight. Obviously it would be an approximation, but it could be useful if enough data is gathered.
I was thinking something real basic like...
Age ----------weight--------length
0 days--------3 grams ------ 2 in
7 days ------- 5 grams ----- 2.5 in
14 days ------ 6 grams ----- 2.5 in
...ect...
It could also include genetics information... it'll be interesting to compare different morphs.. maybe a certain morph grows faster/slower (obviously a giant is a good example). I could seperate the data by:
- Morph (ex. Tremper albino may grow faster than bells... just an example don't rip me apart!)
- All animals
- Animals fed on crickets vs mealworms vs roaches
- Animals hatched after July 1st vs Animals hatched before July 1st
the list goes on and on...
If anyone else wants to help just send me the data (Minimum age/weight/length/genetic info) and I'll combine it with whatever I get this year (All info you send will be cited with a link to your site). I'll let you all know when I have some data of my own.