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paulnola
at Sun Jul 15 17:42:22 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by paulnola ]
Once again I see that I am not using the correct wording for describing what I meant.
By research I mean I looked up some things and did some reading on the subject before proceeding. I did not use the scientific method to conduct and actual experiment on an hypothesis. So it was not scientific research, but I did research what I was trying to find.
The point being is that having some of the bacteria present that would be present in the snake's natural environment is not necessarily detremental. But I'm getting the impression that any bacteria present is considered bad. Well I am not running a lab nor a hospital. So as long as my snake's home is clean and he is healthy and seems to be thriving, what is the problem? As I mentioned in my first post, I used Philippe de Vosjoli as a source, who based his ideas on Ludwig Trutnau and others. I decided to use his idea of "bioactive substrate system"(BSS) as he did do scientific experiments and research on the use of different substrates. His conclusion that with proper cleaning and maintenance, "The (BSS) method allows you to keep snakes on a natural looking substrate that bioactively processes waste residues and allows for the growth of live plants, accomplishing the goals of the art of keeping snakes. The key to the BSS is the colonization by beneficial aerocic bacteria, which break down the waste residue of snakes and other animals."(de Vosjoli, 45)
I am satisfied with the "research" I have done on the subject, as it is based on scientific research others have done. Yet I will continue to seek new information on the subject and learn as I go along, as no one's method or way is the "right" or only one.
So, Prof. Jeff, do I get a passing grade? 
Reference:
De Vosjoli, Philippe. 2004. The Art of Keeping Snakes. Irvine, CA: Advanced Vivarium Systems.
Trutnau, Ludwig. 1986. Nonvenomous Snakes. A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Breeding of Over 100 Species. New York: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
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RE: I am dying to find out the research..... - paulnola, Sun Jul 15 17:42:22 2007