I would imagine that zoos are able to breed exotics under the guise of captive breeding programs for the purposes of re-introduction and inter zoo exchange programs. Regarding the Komodo, my parents purchased my sponsorship for me for a Chrissy present and were shocked to find out that I couldnt take him home for weekend visits (they actually asked if I kept it in the house or the backyard):roll: The poor oldies never really understood the whole herping thing
