You worry too much, LOL. Basically, it doesn't matter where the snake was born. The moment it crosses the population boundaries (by itself, not released) it becomes part of the population. Many (if not most) populations aren't isolated from other populations. Therefore we should consider populations not as rigid entities, but as the dynamic equation of gene flow versus natural selection. The moment a Cornsnake crosses the boundaries of the Okeetee hunting club, it becomes an 'Okeetee' Cornsnake, regardless of where it was born. And in most cases (definately in the case of the 'Okeetee' Cornsnake) specimens from surrounding populations do not differ all that much (if at all) to begin with.

Just my 2 cents, for what it's worth.

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