A lot of really good points here bns. Money is a powerful motivator, and I don't mean to come off as saying that the breeder had motivations that didn't include money. I'm not saying the experts that have been cited, or the statements made are wrong, I just don't feel comfortable saying that Wilbanks has done anything wrong. I think the purpose of this thread was for us to have a more civil conversation about it than Morphmarket did, and even though we've got some differences of opinion, I think we've accomplished that.Originally Posted by bns
This experiment does not have anything to do with giving a damn about the long term affects on the snakes. The goal was to find a way to make money faster and even if it kills the snakes after year 5 there is no downside as the breeder will have a viable male almost immediately... The motivation is known, the goal has been met and the long term results (ifs) will only carry as much weight as the ethics of the human involved.-And nothing against the breeder (I've never heard of him before this) but when money, ethics and humans are combined... I know how I'd place my bet.
Gio and jmcrook have shared a lot of links and names that I've never heard of so I have plenty to read/listen to/watch this evening. I don't disagree with you guys, I just wanted more information and it would appear that I've been given just that. I hope no one took offense to anything that's been said here, personally I think this conversation has been incredibly productive.
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