Thinking about natural selection in the wild for a moment: some wild snakes that are fortunate enough to have a steady supply of small meals might actually have more success in breeding & thus ultimately pass on their tendency to do this. I have to wonder how often "nature" is so generous though.
I have no opinion about Mike Wilbanks one way or the other, & I certainly don't think less of him after reading this. I'm all for keeping an open mind- there's so much to learn in life.I don't want to be part of a society (or any other group, ie. herptetoculturists) that doesn't learn new things- that goes through life thinking they already have all the answers & does no further searching.
If people are afraid to share new information to avoid ridicule, that's bad for everyone. Let's not be "those people".At least by discussing things you get more input & are more likely arrive at better information. What if Sir Alexander Fleming never mentioned that accidental mold that appeared to inhibit the growth of the staphylococcus bacteria, for fear he'd be laughed at? (hint, we wouldn't have Penicillin!)
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