dragondragon
Well-Known Member
I wonder what the clutch size would be for this species
Are we seriously to beleive that Gavins are the only ones in existence in captivity?
As an aside,
How does everyone feel about these animals being crammed into tiny containers and smuggled overseas for huge dollars, and being cross bred with other morelia sub species and jags?
Is there a line in the sand with these "special' snakes, or does the hobby welcome the new blood to create more of the much loved mongrels that we see so prevalent today?
Cast your mind a few years down the road, they will be just like any other common captive python won't they?
A few people will gain legend status for bringing them in and "saving" them, while others with complete disregard for the mythology, evolution and provenence will be rubbing their hands together with glee at the thought of what they can now "produce".
Personally, I almost wish they were put back in the bush, knowing what this hobby has in mind for them.
I'm glad Gavin has been able to get the permit and also found a nice little group of them to establish them into the hobby.
I would be assuming that they will make it into over seas collections, and most likely in a legal way.
Without a doubt some of the offspring will be released into the care of Zoo's all around the world.
Once they start breeding them, some zoos can release excess stock into the hands of collectors with the correct permits etc.
I am pretty sure that's how it works, happy to stand corrected otherwise though.
Tend to agree with shaun on this one cement
expensive 4metre slender snakes of very average colour and possibly difficult to breed have limited appeal
they really only appeal to serious collectors
Are we seriously to beleive that Gavins are the only ones in existence in captivity?
As an aside,
How does everyone feel about these animals being crammed into tiny containers and smuggled overseas for huge dollars, and being cross bred with other morelia sub species and jags?
Is there a line in the sand with these "special' snakes, or does the hobby welcome the new blood to create more of the much loved mongrels that we see so prevalent today?
Cast your mind a few years down the road, they will be just like any other common captive python won't they?
A few people will gain legend status for bringing them in and "saving" them, while others with complete disregard for the mythology, evolution and provenence will be rubbing their hands together with glee at the thought of what they can now "produce".
Personally, I almost wish they were put back in the bush, knowing what this hobby has in mind for them.
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