Quote Originally Posted by Thamnophis View Post
You can also say that when the habitats for tetrataenia are (almost) gone and there is no chance to restore them, why should you protect them in the wild.
I am not saying that is MY opinion, but it is something to discuss.
I know the area where they occur and I wouldn't say that their habitat is almost gone
I believe that protecting them in "the wild" has actually worked in that their numbers seem to be bouncing back (read something about that - not sure where)
as long as they're not being out-right persecuted, most snakes can do pretty well in relative proximity to human habitation, unless their dietary preference consists of something more delicate