And this is EXACTLY why! I think boas can be hard enough to breed and sell as it is. I don't want to add to the mix having to argue about the "purity" of every animal I sell. If I've seen it once, I've seen it a thousand times. Someone offers their "Suriname" boas for sale at a show. Then some "expert" wants to come over to the table and argue with them about the purity of their animals, because they "look" Guyanan....TO THEM! The outcome is rarely a sale, and I can't figure out what the point ever is. Is the customer merely trying to look superior to the breeder, or the breeder superior to the customer? It all just seems like a way for people to try to be more knowledgeable than the other guy. They start arguing about ranges, elevations, river systems, saddle counts, scale counts, temperment, color of the crap, etc....it's all quite funny to listen to actually. But, there's no harm in any of this, it just makes the hobby more interesting. But, onto your other post...I'd have to say if an animal is BORN in Suriname, I'd consider it a Suriname. If I saw it swim across to Guyana, I'd still consider it a Suriname. Just as I could be black, hispanic, white, whatever...I was born in America, I'm American. If a Cuban is born in America, he's American. If he swims here from Cuba, he's still Cuban. I'm not trying to make a joke, this would just be my take on it. I think Gus could be correct that animals further into each country may have differences, I have no idea personally, but Gus is an intelligent guy, and I'm in no position to argue with the man. He knows far more than I do regarding such things. I think it's all great for debates as long as people remain respectful of each others opinions. Man, that was long....take care!



Paul

[ Show Entire Thread ]