I personally think that using the breeding of ball python morphs as a tool for teaching the basics of genetics and biology is one of it's strongest redeeming factors. Indeed it may be one of the best arguments for fighting the legislation going on right now; that keeping and breeding reptiles is a great way to get people interested in science.
That being said, I think it's absurd people are really trying to stifle conversation about this or claim that it's perfectly OK for the entire industry to be wrong about some of the basic terminology involved. If you're not interested in the genetics, fine, you don't need to talk about it, but certainly don't come in here and say that it shouldn't be addressed because it's easier or more convenient for 'the industry'.
The more people know about the genetics, in my opinion, the more interesting it all becomes. It would also really give the breeders a better understanding of what they're doing, which I would assume would be fairly important for the people out there with tens of thousands of dollars invested in this. For example, when I hear people talking about trying to 'fix' problems associated with morphs, but they have no idea what the genetic basis of doing such a thing would entail, it makes me cringe. Anyways, just thought I'd throw in my opinion, keep the genetics talk comin' and if you don't want to talk about it then move to another thread!
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