There are more than enough boas of all flavors being produced every year, to supply the demand of the responsible Hobbyist. Alot of good points have been touched on already as far as the income potential that is represented all the way down to the hunter that originally caught the animal. Now, I definately wish that they would leave the wild animals alone " especially anything that is threatened " as far as the rest, it would also be best. With that being said, I will admitt that 90% of my bloodlines are in fact wild caught. A " good " wild caught Boa, will do wonderfull and usually out live most captives in your collection, " especially if the captives have been raised to quickly. " The way I looked at it was simple; " They are not going to stop bringing them in any time soon, so I might as well give a few a good home. I am starting to get rid of that philosophy and realize now that it is individual responsibility, in not buying imports and if we all adopt that, then there will be no more bought and therefore no more caught to be sold.I have started alot of " pissing contest " on this subject before and we all agree on one thing when all the debate is over " no more imports would make alot better and stronger market for the breeder. " We have been through all the pros and cons of this before and the pros, out weigh the cons by a large margine. So, now what are we going to do about it?...........Johnson Herp

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