I won't touch the more discussed issues here, but will add that although I don't think that poor morph examples should be removed from breeding pools, I do think they should be discounted price-wise from breeders. That way they'd be setting a clear precedent as to the quality of animals they feel would make the best breeders. The not-so-hot snakes could still be sold as breeders, but the individuals buying them would most likely be hobbyists who are more interested in the actual breeding than they are with producing mind blowing animals. This would make certain morphs and combinations more obtainable to those who can't afford huge price tags, and might at least make reflecting quality in price more of a standard in the industry. Inevitably this would create two different niches in the industry, but would alienate less people in my opinion; there's nothing wrong with breeding just for the fun of it! This is probably unrealistic however, haha, as people seem partial to their own animals, and sometimes have trouble keeping a clear head about the quality of animals they're producing. Not all snakes are created equal, and price should really reflect that more than it does currently.
Cheers,
-Matt
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