so how do u tell the difference between them... if at all...
i know asking alot of questions about the animal helps but... is there any other ways to tell
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import and cb
RooT
Oct 15, 2004 10:11 PM
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AlteredMind99
Oct 25, 2004 04:54 PM
I dont know much about frillys but generally wil-caught imports are thin, dehydrated, and frequently have scars or even open wounds from their life in the wild. they may even have missing digits or parts of the tail.
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cricketscritters
Oct 26, 2004 10:19 AM
CB frilleds are just downright better looking animals. Too often, the imports have a heavy parasite load.
Cricket
Mickey_TLK
Oct 26, 2004 08:24 PM
Most of the dragons you see for sale are NOT captive bred animals. I would say maybe 1-5% (and thats being generous on the 5% end I bet) are truely captive bred in the UNITED STATES.
This means you need to buy from a private breeder if you want a TRUE CAPTIVE BRED.
That being said, a healthy import frilled dragon is just as "good" as a captive bred most times. However supporting captive producers of the species is also "good" so you have to weigh your preference.
Another way to tell an import from a us captive bred is to look at the price. Your not going to get a "cheap" true captive bred animal, but as with many things in life you often get what you pay for.
If you do purchase a import I would try to do so in person. Thats the best way to get a quality animal. Look for plump bodies, think tails, and full eyes. If you cannot see the eyes rise up on the head (when you look at them from behind) then the animal is dehydrated and should not be purchased.
Dana and Loren Pennebaker just produced some nice true captive bred animals. You may want to check them out, sundial reptiles.
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