This is the concept the TEACH us in biology classes. HOW that is applied to herps in the field isnt quite as easy as walking a greased pole.The dynamics are constantly changing,especially when PEOPLE are involved. Collection laws are set up to eliminate the commercial collector but SHOULD encourage the "trophy hunter"--this doesnt always happen. Many times single "trophy" specimens can be MUCH BETTER "used"in herptoculture than even becoming a jar on a shelf!Some old-time scientists STILL dont understand that, but with the advent of DNA sampling eliminates all but the most extreme NEED for preserved specimens. As far as relocation.....I would fall back to try and include the animal within its original homerange(if possible). IF this wasnt possible, I would suggest that unless you KNOW saturation and mortality levels of other SUITABLE habitat that it would cause NO HARM to keep them in collections to be studied/observed,and enjoyed by those of us in this community. I really dont think there is enough NEW blood trickling into existing lines of some animals to warrant against it unless specimens are endangered("threatened" to me has always been more of a case of habitat loss than anything else).For what its worth!Jeff

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