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azatrox
at Thu Oct 7 04:27:38 2010 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by azatrox ]
First, NICE looking snake!
Secondly, I agree with the above sentiments. While a genuine concern for wild populations is definitely important, chastising someone for the collection of a single snake is misplaced. So long as it is legal, and the collector intends to care for the animal correctly, then I don't see anything wrong with the removal of a single animal. Who's to say that the collector doesn't intend to breed this animal?
Here in Az we do have bag limits...These bag limits are appropriate for most recreational herpers. (And legally, there are no commercial collectors in Az, as Az prohibits the commercialization of ALL reptiles, including their offspring.)
I don't collect much at all, but I don't personally have a problem if someone sees an animal and collects it legally provided it is legal to do so and the animal's needs are cared for. The biggest threat is habitat destruction, not collection.
-Kris
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