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Re: At what age/size do gators lose their stripes? n/p


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Posted by Bill Moss on April 21, 2003 at 21:53:20:

In Reply to: At what age/size do gators lose their stripes? n/p posted by RobnGravez on April 20, 2003 at 15:48:12:

They are all a little different, but by the time they reach about 2 feet (+/-) the markings are beginning to fade. Usually they are pretty faded at four feet and for all intention purposed, gone at six feet. Like I said, it is a variable - I've seen 5 footers that were still relatively colorful.

Bill





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