SAFE HAVEN from predators?

have you ever caught a WILD animal, let's say a reptile>?
they have what is known as a PARASITE LOAD.
captives are safe from parasites to a great extent.

wild animals can suffer from malnourishment, a malady not common in caged animals which are typically cared for quite well.

wild gecko eggs have a slim chance at survival and the babies have an even greater mortality rate such that only a very tiny number of wild-born geckos will survive the first few months of life.

by contrast, captive hatched animals have nearly 100% survival rate, supplying the needs of the hobby without diminishing wild stocks.

face it, captives aren't suffering even slightly.

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