Quote Originally Posted by Oxylepy View Post
Why not? According to the theory of evolution mammals evolved from reptiles which had evolved from fish. A scaleless or hairless or featherless animal is but a mutation in genetics which could lead to something new. Mankind decides now what lives and what dies within captivity. Do not argue that it "has a lesser chance at surviving" this is captivity, it isn't about predator and prey or climate, it is the choice of the owner what survives or not.
Because a Mammal is a Mammal...and a Reptile is a Reptile...

Would you enjoy if you had been born with scales?