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epidemic
at Thu Sep 1 14:17:06 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by epidemic ]
Hatchlings are somewhat common in the wild and I have seen them in Asian markets in thge past.
While I know of a few captive specimens here in the U.S., they are quite rare here in the U.S. and command extremely high prices, starting at $5,000.00 U.S., compared to $25.00 U.S. which I saw them selling for in Asia.
The specimens I am aware of, here in the U.S., are in the hands of individuals who will probably not part with them and at least 20 years away from breeding age.
Also, since C. insculpta were granted CITES Appendix II status in January, the liklihood of large shipments of C. insculpta, containing leucistic and amelanistic individuals, being exported to the U.S. is highly unlikely...
Best regards,
Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947
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