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RE: question for breeders/experts/anyone

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Posted by: fred albury at Sun Feb 27 00:08:50 2005   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by fred albury ]  
   

It is truly difficult to ascertain accurately the numbers of Eastern Indigos that result from captive reproduction. The sucess is so inconsistant as to be hard to track, plus, where there used to be 10-12 breeders that consistantly produced easterns, there are more new people trying their hand at it with varying results.

I was able to discern two separate bloodines in my group, represented by two males and two females apiece. I could trace their parents roots to legal w/c stock from Florida. The REST of my easterns were a complete toss up as far as long term lineage.


I agree with Rob, if wild bloodlines could be incorporated into existing captive collections of easterns, it would diversify the gene pool and strengthen the captive population. But, this. as Rob pointed out, is a highly unlikely prospect for the future.


If you have kept PITOUPHIS, in my opinion you can keep Drymarchon, they are both incredibly messy snakes and exhibit "intelligent behaviour" I think that you will be glad that you took the time out to keep them. Welcome aboard. We are glad that you are here.No question is a dumb question. Except about makeing hashbrowns. (Please see eggs benedict post)

Sincerly,

Fredrick Albury

   

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