Actually Al, I agree with you on many of your points with the exception of the Rodda Paper which I believe has the scientific value of a smut magazine article. Patty indeed loved her Iguana Diploma and as I said I think you're onto something with your HerpArt, all you need is some marketing. I think it is very clever, funny, and would be appreciated by all. As for the expectation of all the snakes being related your statement lacks merit only because you don't understand the Industry. First Burmese Pythons are imported by MANY folks not just one or two from the same place. I personally have imported Burmese from Thailand [years ago origin of most], Hong Kong, Singapore, and Viet Nam. If these pythons were the result of releases over time by disgruntled snake owners there would be a great disparity in DNA relationships of the snakes which I've been told isn't the case and you as much have agreed. In your reply you seem to agree that Hurricane Andrew is likely the major factor in the release of these snakes which I have said evidence points toward. My question is if you and I agree why are your peers who are privy to the same info continually blaming the release on the herp Indunstries clandestine release of unwanted Pythons? Therein is another problem where WE, THE INDUSTRY ARE INTENTIONALLY ATTACKED BY CERTAIN ACADEMICS FOR PERSONAL GAIN [grants etc]. It is hard not to mount a counter attack when someone slaps you in the face with false data and conclusions. I am not attacking you personally just would like my questions answered...
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Tom Crutchfield

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