I don't think anyone has a problem with keeping hybrids as pets.....And I have no problem with breeding things like the "wall" and carpondros.....but there is no need to cross breed the 3 short tail species because while they are clearly defined species, they are so similar that there is no need to muddy up the gene pool.

As shown in this thread there are dealers who aren't even sure what species they are selling and that is why I only will do business with people who are educated about these snakes and strive to keep their lines as pure as possible.

I'm sure if you go back far enough all snakes have evolved from similar ancestors. They have clearly evolved into different species....why go backwards and mix everything back up? It's not about being elitist. Using the dog analogy...Humans created different breeds through selective breeding. Nature created different species of snakes, humans had nothing to do with it other than noting the differences and naming them.

If you chose to purchase a hybrid people aren't going to be like "Ewwww" but I don't expect to be looked at as a snob because I prefer not to deal with hybrids.