shoot...

[adamanteus]

James said earlier that exsisting mixed genes may eventually be bred out, genetics dont work that way and you get your throw backs.

That wasn't me. I think you're quoting someone else there, Jeanette.

[jeanette]

my apologies James you are correct it wasnt you .

My opinion is that we do not add to the problem. Nature may possibly dilute the accidental incursions one can only hope... but keep it up, and then there's definitely no hope.
it was infact steven lol.

[drache]

Intergrades will only interfere with people's hobby and many people do put considerable amounts of money and effort into their hobby and their breeding programs. A single hybrid is enough to ruin it for the person and for those that have bought snakes from him.

They can be beautiful, but also ugly because of what they represent.

Stefan
you're making this sound like something from the dark side
I understand that there is a desire on the part of some reptile owners to have the same sort of status, the owner of a fine thoroughbred anything has
since we're at the moment addressing that, rather than conservation issues, perhaps the simplest solution would be, to have pedigree papers and certifying bodies, just like equestrian organizations and kennel clubs, for those who need them, and the average joe can keep all the mutts they want

[Lumpy]

This is one of those classic debates that we will never get a consensus on. Whether the argument is for gene purity or gift of life, we aren't going to settle it here.

I understand both sides, and there's merit to each. But at the end of the day, it boils down to living with the decision you make. I don't want this to escalate into a feud, so I agree to disagree and leave it at that.

There's a great bunch of people here, and I certainly wouldn't want to upset anyone. So it's time to lay this debate to rest.

Lump

[adamanteus]

I don't think anyone's getting upset. Personally I find it interesting to read the various opinions of the members. I don't think anyone will be proven right or wrong. We're just having healthy and friendly debate here.

[jeanette]

I don't think anyone's getting upset. Personally I find it interesting to read the various opinions of the members. I don't think anyone will be proven right or wrong. We're just having healthy and friendly debate here.

Indeed, no reason for an argument, and i can understand that somepeople may take these views personally but everyone has the right to their own opinion.

[Lumpy]

Just to open it up a bit, the debate goes on elsewhere....

December

Lump

[gregmonsta]

Stefan
you're making this sound like something from the dark side
I understand that there is a desire on the part of some reptile owners to have the same sort of status, the owner of a fine thoroughbred anything has
since we're at the moment addressing that, rather than conservation issues, perhaps the simplest solution would be, to have pedigree papers and certifying bodies, just like equestrian organizations and kennel clubs, for those who need them, and the average joe can keep all the mutts they want

Can we have annual meets and teach them to do tricks ?

[adamanteus]

Just to open it up a bit, the debate goes on elsewhere....

December

Lump

Shame there is no contra argument in the script... he's very eloquent, but has gone unchallenged.

[jeanette]

he is very eloquent and doesnt dispute those hybrids as pets, just is against them being bred on