The big debate.

[hornet]

i have no idea why people do it to be honest

 

[Khagan]

Thanks hornet...
Things are clearer to me now...
Now I've got one more question, and don't have a go at me for it, please...
Why would people cross different species or sub-species...? It's like crossing a cat with a dog, or a chimp with a gorilla... It doesn't make sense to me...
Is it because people want to be some little Dr Frankeinstein trying out experiments, or are they looking for the perfect breed...?

Thanks
Yann.

Wanting to be the '1st to have one' and money obviously.

 

[scam7278]

i was going to pick the last one donk BUT you are too entertaining to loose

 

[coxy]

unless your really a mule that was sold as a donkey, then there would be problems

Well he did cross breed with a dragon
so his offspring are hybrid

 

[Rennie]

Whats the difference between option one and four?

The difference (I assume) is that some people like morphs like albinism, hypomelanism, hypermelanism, striping, etc. as its something different or more aesthetically pleasing.

Whether it is because they just like them to look "natural" or because of the inbreeding involved to produce them, some people like their snakes COMPLETELY PURE and as nature intended.

 

[junglepython2]

The difference (I assume) is that some people like morphs like albinism, hypomelanism, hypermelanism, striping, etc. as its something different or more aesthetically pleasing.

Whether it is because they just like them to look "natural" or because of the inbreeding involved to produce them, some people like their snakes COMPLETELY PURE and as nature intended.

Morphs can be completely pure also, and due to line breeding may be more pure then most snakes on the market.

 

[Rennie]

Yes, morphs can be pure species, but do they look like the majority of their wild, native cousins? Some purists only like them in their "natural" form, no extra stripes or fancy colours.
You asked the difference between options 1 & 4, and I answered as I understand it.

 

[m.punja]

Question. If the last option gets the most votes does that mean Donk gets the boot?

 

[rockman]

Unintentional?
Any keeper who unitentionally crosses something is a complete and utter moron or is a liar,take your pick.

Ramsayi , don't hold back , tell us what you really think ? . LOL

 

[da_donkey]

Question. If the last option gets the most votes does that mean Donk gets the boot?

Geez i hope not :shock:

donk

 

[swingonthespiral]

OK I think its time...

I must confess..... Although I have been keeping this under wraps as I already have enough opinions to be flamed for LOL....

But.... I am a Hybrid lover.....

IMO..... I don't see anything wrong with 'hybrids' and i use that term very loosely.... i prefer to think of them as crosses..... the way I see it by definition a 'hybrid' would be a crossing of say liasis x morelia..... anyway thats not the issue...

If this hobby becomes like the dog or cat etc hobby then i don't really see the problem. We all love our muts from the rspca dont we??? it is not hard to find a pure bred dog or cat and they will always fetch the top prices rightfully.

I think that if a snake is to be kept as a pet (yes i do believe they are pets by definition but thats a whole other argument i'll be badgered for) then what's wrong with supplying aesthetically pleasing pet snakes whether they be 'hybrids' or not. If this were to happen I believe the hobby would expand, which would see more public awareness/acceptance, more buyers, which means better for the breeders already in the hobby and every other non breeding herper because of products etc becoming more readily available.

By the way i'm not saying the hobby won't expand without crosses i'll make that clear.

I do agree with everyone that they should be sold as they are.

I don't know about everyone else but i would give a kidney (cos i'm female and i don't have a left nut lol) for a Jungle Jag which is a cross.

FLAME SUIT ON......

 

[Chimera]

Had to go for the last option, not because I want to see you go but for pure comical value.

Keep em coming

 

[Bryony]

FLAME SUIT ON......

LOL
Don't worry baby i tend to agree with you

As long as they are sold as whatever hybrid/cross they are who cares?

I have 2 mutt dogs....not a slight chance of them being anything but that and they are the best dogs.
Most people here who breed mice cross breed them, intentionally for better breeding production whats the difference?

 

[Ramsayi]

LOL
Don't worry baby i tend to agree with you

As long as they are sold as whatever hybrid/cross they are who cares?

I have 2 mutt dogs....not a slight chance of them being anything but that and they are the best dogs.
Most people here who breed mice cross breed them, intentionally for better breeding production whats the difference?

yes but mutts aint hybrids nor are mice

 

[Greebo]

Question. If the last option gets the most votes does that mean Donk gets the boot?

No. This site is not run democratically

 

[swingonthespiral]

The first meaning is the result of interbreeding between two animals or plants of different taxa. Hybrids between different species within the same genus are sometimes known as interspecific hybrids or crosses. Hybrids between different sub-species within a species are known as intra-specific hybrids. Hybrids between different genera are known as intergeneric hybrids.

Not directed at anyone just thought the definition would be useful.

 

[serenaphoenix]

how about... who cares? as long as they're healthy?

 

[swingonthespiral]

LOL
Don't worry baby i tend to agree with you

As long as they are sold as whatever hybrid/cross they are who cares?

I have 2 mutt dogs....not a slight chance of them being anything but that and they are the best dogs.
Most people here who breed mice cross breed them, intentionally for better breeding production whats the difference?

thank you bryony

 

[cris]

I only think hybrids are good if they are trying to create small flying dragons that breathe fire, how cool would that be.

 

[croc_hunter_penny]

super cool.

I'd get one!

Other than flying dragons that breathe fire, I prefer pures and morphs, simply because I think they look better than hybrids. If i ever saw a hybrid I liked, I might consider buying it. maybe.