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    wlp

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    Hope everyone is maintaining their sanity during this crazy phase we’re going thru right now.

    I’m looking for a WLP to add to the family. There’s only 2 listed on Morph Market, ATM, which I’m considering. One of the two is listed as “wild caught”. Is this common and should I be concerned? Looking forward to some feedback.
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    It's common to find them WC, but there are some folks in the states who breed them. Ryan Young springs to mind. I'm pretty sure he has new hatchies, but I don't know about older animals.

    Hopefully someone else will chime in with more breeder suggestions.

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    A freshly imported wild-caught (WC) critter will likely need a vet visit to be treated for internal parasites, there's a good chance it won't be eating due to the stress of being caught & imported, and the animals are not handled very gently during the import process so you can expect them to be very defensive and fearful of humans. This is why they are half to a third of the price of a CBB critter that is healthy, feeding, and can be handled without drawing your blood at every opportunity.

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    I'd avoid "wild caught", not only for the risks (you get what you pay for) but also the process is cruel & most don't survive. I'm not a fan of "collateral damage".
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    I have 3 wild caught snakes. Despite that, I don't recommend going that route if it can be avoided, especially if you have low experience level. It will probably have a bad attitude (rightfully so) that you will have to work around, and that's not usually something people want in a pet, in addition to all the other potential issues.
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    Just curious on why u want a wild caught instead of a captive bred normal. If it’s because it’s cheaper, that’s not going to be the case due to the immediate vet visit. If ur hoping to maybe catch a new morph, I wouldn’t count on it. The guys that catch those know what to look for and that’s where they can make some money. So I don’t see any reason for a wild caught
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    Re: wlp

    Quote Originally Posted by Danger noodles View Post
    Just curious on why u want a wild caught instead of a captive bred normal. If it’s because it’s cheaper, that’s not going to be the case due to the immediate vet visit. If ur hoping to maybe catch a new morph, I wouldn’t count on it. The guys that catch those know what to look for and that’s where they can make some money. So I don’t see any reason for a wild caught
    Never said I preferred a “wild caught”. In fact, I’d rather not. The only reason I even mentioned it was because MM has just 2 for sale, site-wide, and one of them is listed as such.

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    I would get one of the babies as they are CB, cheaper, and will likely settle with gentle handling if it's defensive. The import should go to an experienced breeder looking to introduce fresh genetics into the program. I wouldn't get it as a pet.

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    Re: wlp

    Quote Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
    I would get one of the babies as they are CB, cheaper, and will likely settle with gentle handling if it's defensive. The import should go to an experienced breeder looking to introduce fresh genetics into the program. I wouldn't get it as a pet.
    Thanks for the insight. I definitely want a CB but finding one is proving to be a challenge, to say the least. My gut was telling me to stay away from WC so I’m thinking if it takes a while to find the right one, it just takes a while. Worth the wait.
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    wlp

    I think that’s a good choice. But also, keep in mind that only a few people in the US have ever produced them. The majority of USCBB are likely being sold behind closed doors without the clutch(es) being public knowledge. They can be found in time but be prepared to wait and invest a lot in the animal.


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