I just wanted to point out, that I think most of us that are arguing are pretty much on the same page. Nobody has said that related snakes should never be paired together because their offspring will have all sorts of defects. I just think that people should be aware of what inbreeding depression is and how it works. That's why I wrote that novel on the first page, but I dont think I did a very good job of explaining it.
BTW sorraia, you clearly understand your genetics and I dont think I have disagreed with any of the science that you have brought up in your posts. I just think that for the most part line breeding is an exception that isnt incredibly relevant for the reptile trade.
Cheers,
-Dylan
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