Sexual Dimorphism and one other question....

jsheffield

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Hi,

I have two rescue Russians, Chili and Persephone. They are both adults, one male, one female, and of vastly different size.

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Chili, the male

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Persephone, the female

Persephone is nearly twice the weight of Chili.

Questions
1) Is that a function of Sexual Dimorphism or of Chili living the last 20 years in a 10g plastic tote, eating romaine lettuce?

2) Chili has put on a bit of weight since coming to live with me, nearly a year ago, but not much... should I expect him to catch up to Persephone in weight?

Thanks,

Jamie
 
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