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MattKing
at Thu Dec 18 09:07:38 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by MattKing ]
Perhaps my education has turned me into an eco-nazi. I should probably join PETA now and get it over with.
Anyway I just wanted to express my opinion on what seems to be the majority of hobbyist, herpers, retailers, wholesalers, etc. Most of what I have observed has been on the venomous side of the "hobby". The amount of wild collection is really unnecessary. Countless websites advertise wild caught snakes or neonates born of mothers who were captured while gravid. Habitat is scarce at best and you all know or should know the reproductive capabilities of these animals.
If you concern yourselves with conservation and I imagine you do pay the extra for captive bred snakes(I encourage all experienced keepers to breed their snakes). Would it hurt the hobby if you needed to pay more for these creatures? I think not; they are dangerous and it may make some people think twice about getting that first copperhead if it cost more than 15 bucks.
If this doesn't keep you from bagging every snake found crossing the road then atleast recycle and shoot people wearing fur.
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 Snake Conservation - MattKing, Thu Dec 18 09:07:38 2003
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