Knowing Vic pretty well you don't have to worry about him tainting the gene pool by introduction of the blind emys Pharyrei into his excellent husbandry and breeding program I have observed.
I myself kept a redfoot that did not develop one eye. A well known reptile vet told me in this tortoises case the abnormality was caused most likely by high temperatures during the gestation period and would not be passed on genetically. I'm not sure about the tortoise Vic owns but I have seen it and it thrives.
Here is "my two cents" - Trust in this breeders knowledge and compassion and rest easy tonight the gene pool is strong in St. Agustine Florida when it comes to the brown and black emy's.
Later Richard
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Richard -amazoa-

"Changes in behavior occur when the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of change."

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