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Size of T. karelinii Juveniles

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I had a batch of T. karelinii eggs laid last fall. They are now "morphing," so to speak, and are about 2in. long. I seem to recall their parents being at least an inch longer when they morphed. Does anyone know what the average size should be or does it vary?

also, I am being eaten out of apartment and home. How long after morphing is it an appropriate time to sell them? when their gills disappear, or when their skin gets rough?
 
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They do vary in size depending on temp, food, crowding, etc. I ship newts as soon as they fully lose their gills. I've shipped a few that still had gill nubs and they did fine, but I try to avoid that.
 
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