I didn't so much mean parasites...mostly I meant diseases that some species will carry without any symptoms, but will kill other species. I just don't think a species from africa for example should be kept with a species from South America...that's just asking for trouble...who knows what diseases each of them could have hidden that could kill the animals of the other species. Although obviously that isn't so much of a problem with captive bred animals. I guess I also just don't understand why you would want to keep species from very different parts of the world together. Also, I don't think discouraging beginners from trying to keep multiple species in one habitat is making the hobby stagnant...its just protecting the animals. That's not to say that someone who's done some major research one what they can keep together and how shouldn't try it...but generally most beginners and even some who've kept reptiles for years won't do proper research and will stick random animals together that might end up killing each other, or that just won't do well together.
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Christina



1.3.1 leos

-0.1 tangerine het rainwater albino w/jungle background (Blinkers)



-0.2 jungles (Vahz & Skissor)



-0.0.1 albino (supposed Tremper)(Spitfire)



-1.0 tangerine rainwater albino (Bronx)





1.0 Australian Shepherd/Cattle dog cross (Foster)

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