Let's keep in mind that whether or not an ad says a snake is 100% pure or not most if not ALL of use will ask before spending our cash anyway. Many breeders will tell you what you want to hear, others will tell you what they know and let you decide for yourself. Why doesn't anyone doubt the purity of other morphs with such animosity like the White Sided Brooksi [just an example]? If anything we should attempt to learn from this confusion and hope that things "pop out" of morphs where we do NOT have so much doubt. I personally appreciate the opinions of honest hybrid breeders who can spot a hybrid in a pile of pure snakes. A very anti hybrid person once said " we are all snake people, and when the hammer falls and anti snake people want to ruin this hobby for us we will need to stand together"[well not exact words but my way does sound cool!]. I am NOT at all saying MISREPRESENTATAION is acceptable. I do think that when something IS misrepresented it is in many cases obvious that the person is either completely dishonest or misinformed. In this case I think it is just taking it a little far. I don't think it is wrong to question the purity of any snake. It could be adressed in a less accusational manner and not be labeled as possibly a misleading ad. I don't think Walter was very harsh, but as we find out often these things get harsH quickly. Just my 2 cents,,,,and no I am not Rainers brother...Tom Stevens

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