Doug, I agree with your stance and admire your willingness to defend species purity. Wouldn't think of trying to discourage you but, man, the genie left the bottle on this issue a few decades ago. No putting it back now. Heck, I remember when a certain Zoo published about crossing Black/Northern Pines. It wasn't just privates who started this down hill slide, not to imply you've ever stated it was. People will do what they want with their snakes. What's reasonable to one keeper is rediculous to another. We've all heard the "dog" comparison before. Snakes are there; likely more hybrid hatchlings every year now than pure ones. Just makes documented "pure" line/locale hatchlings more valuable each year, at least to those who desire this type animal. Most keepers don't. Kudos to both is the way I see things. Large numbers makes the hobby stronger. Be selective, buy what you want from those you trust, and enjoy what you work with.

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