I would have to agree with Tom. I have been to Taiwan, Hong Kong, S. Korea, and Japan. Admittedly not recently. However, I have worked with and for many Asians/S.E.Asians. Currently work for a Korean woman.
I've got to say, once again, it's a cultural thing and at this point a viable "pet" reptile business just isn't there. I've said this before, too -- the way a people treat their animals says a lot about them. And the Chinese could care less about the welfare of ANY animal, just so long as it's available for the cooking pot when the cooking pot is ready for the animal.
American PETA supporters here would stroke-out if they went to China. It is hard for most of us here in America to imagine just how many people there are over there to feed. Food is a high priority and the majority of the population is very low on Maslow's Hierarchy.
Just my opinion.
jsc
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