I have heard alot of different opinions on what the high increase of interest in ball pythons has brought to the reptile community over the last 5 years. The fact that ball pythons have greatly effected the community is without doubt.....but the way in which it has changed the community is unclear at times.
Some opinions are positive....some are negative.
For example.....
The idea of 'investment' animals appauls some....but the opportunity to earn money with a hobby appeals to others.
More people owning reptiles means more support on legislative issues....but more people owning reptiles means more legislative issues will be brought fourth.
Increased interest in ball pythons has caused some to 'forget about' other interesting reptiles out there.....ball pythons have opened the world of reptiles to some and sparked interest in other species of herps.
Those are just some of the opinions that I have heard.....please share any others that you may have.
I thought it would be great to get everyones' opinion on the topic.
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