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Why do people treat for parasites?

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Posted by: FR at Thu Feb 26 22:50:46 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by FR ]  
   

To me this is a very good question. I hope someone can give me a good reason.



I have never treated a colubrid for parasites since 64, when I started breeding them.



Heres my view, Wild snakes reinfect themselves with nearly every meal, for their entire lives. Yet they live and breed and appear very healthy(on average)



Yet, for many keepers, if they do not treat them, their animals fail(?) Do they? or are you just treating them to make yourself feel better?



I feel its a better approach to support a strong immune system and not have to worry about minor non harmful things like parasites.



And yes, I have worked with lots and lots of wild caught reptiles.



Again, Why? Cheers


   

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