financial motivation is always part of the genetics discussion, so allow me this disclosure: I breed the animals I do because it's such a fascinating challenge and the results are so satisfying. That it can be profitable is an added advantage i do not disdain. I'm breeding the two kinds of subspecies (hondurensis and pyromelana) that I find personally interesting and I'm not breeding any number of other species that might be more profitable (ball pythons, for ex.,). I think very, very few herpers can be neatly lumped into either the "i'm just doing it for the money" or the "I don't want money, I just love to make baby xxxxxx snakes..." (sounds like an old tire commercial!) . I think most people have found something they love doing, find satisfaction in doing it well--that is, it feels good when they succeed--and the fact that the rarity that makes those snakes so intriguing to them also makes them appealing to others and thus valuable, is coincidental, not the primary motivation. GENERALLY speaking. End of speech. (audience applauds.)



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