I agree.

As with many things in life, the truth differs from the perception as much as it doesn't. I could be wrong, but I believe the current known natural history of certain species was largely due to the efforts of hobbiests and reptile "freaks" as opposed to professional herpetologists. Granted, to make money in the early days.

And I think widespread success of captive breeding was also mostly due to the reptile community as opposed to zoos and professional institutions.

You are hardpressed to hear that info on the news.
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