Well said. We are just getting started and are selecting our animals to breed in the future and yes I am concerned with line breeding. I know it will happen at some point but I would like to avoid it as much as possible. I also wonder if anyone specifically breeds for docility? It seems some snakes are more naturally docile. I know we are currently focusing on the outward appearance of the snakes but I wonder about the other genes that could be selected as well.

I keep mention dogs but they are a great example of how genetics play into dogs. Nova: Dogs decoded, (available on Netflix http://http://movies.netflix.com/WiM...637#height1677) and National Geographic The Science of Dogs (Also available on Netfllix http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Na...637#height1540) Really talks about how a lot of the visual looks of the domestic dog came about because of selective breeding or domestic docility. I think it is very interesting for anyone interested in genetics. Which I am about as much as the animals themselves. (and I love my snakes and dog!)