Ethics of breeding Genetic Mutations

[Brandon.O]

I'm trying to write a paper about the ethics of profiting from genetic mutations in the reptile industry.

Does anyone have any websites that could help me out with this ?

[Nate]

BP.net

But i hear those mods and admins are bit quirky.

[Brandon.O]

haha. I just need any kind of feedback, both positive and negative. There are plenty of people profiting from breeding morphs (which is fine in my opinion) and then there are some who beleive that this is completely wrong and were creating artificial animals. They say that any breeder (of any animal) should be trying to better the species and by breeding mutations we are ruining them.


so any opinions would be great and any websites discussing this issue that you know of would be even better !

[Nate]

Well I think this is a great outlet because you have a lot of professionals right at your fingertips that visit daily and post frequently.

Whether you quote their words here (Ball-Pythons.net IS a valid source) or if you see XYZ Reptiles posting and decide to send them an e-mail or a phone call - it's all valid resources

[nevohraalnavnoj]

They say that any breeder (of any animal) should be trying to better the species and by breeding mutations we are ruining them.

Better the species? This is a very subjective matter. We are bettering the species in our own way.

In terms of bettering it via improving the fitness of the animal to survive in the wild...that is nature's job, not ours.

JonV

[Patrick Long]

1. Where the HELL have you been?

2. Any website of a "big time" breeder will be a perfect example of how they profit from them. Look at the price tags.

[nevohraalnavnoj]

1. Where the HELL have you been?

Lols, Pat.

[Brandon.O]

1. Where the HELL have you been?

2. Any website of a "big time" breeder will be a perfect example of how they profit from them. Look at the price tags.

haha Pat, do you mean why have I not been around the site too much lately, or in reference to the reptile industry, breeding, mutations subject?


And I agree with you nevohraalnavnoj...what we do with the animals in captivity has (or should have) no effect on the wild species which makes me think there shouldnt be ANY sort of debate at all over morphs ???

I love all of mine !

[Turbo Serpent]

How do you think half of all the dog species came to be? Selective breeding for different traits. Whether it be easy grooming, hunting, or hypo-allergenic... Dogs were selectively bred to combine traits for our own personal gains, whether it be monetary or serviceability.

[DutchHerp]

Well, to go off-topic a little bit, IMO morphs are not a problem because you're not creating new (sub)species at all.

However, the very moment the physical shape or morphology of morphs changes, I will not buy BPs from that person. The changing of a species must be prevented in captivity.