Just wanted to add some flavor to the discussion of the need to minimize further inbreeding in captive populations of Drymarchon.

Here is a link that describes the effects of inbreeding in people. I can imagine if my snake were afflicted with similar symptoms, I would have a hard time diagnosing the conditions for my indigo being that she is in a captive environment.

For what its worth! Not too scientific but for me this made the effects of inbreeding more accessible, especially the Disneyland effect!

I apologize if this becomes a cut and paste exercise.





http://www.unl.edu/rhames/courses/212/arab_inbreed/arab_inbreed.htm



Matt

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• In hoping future Indigo breeders do not get lazy - madmatt, Tue Oct 21 01:10:50 2003
• Above Title Sounds Harsh, No Offense meant - madmatt, Tue Oct 21 14:44:29 2003
• No offense taken Matt, - Fred Albury, Tue Oct 21 14:56:30 2003