Climbing Branch

[Lankyrob]

They may experience things in the wild but they are captive. They die much younger in the wild because of the inadequate and inconsistent environment that they HAVE to deal with, THEY have no choice but YOU do.

[knox]

Originally Posted by Lankyrob

They may experience things in the wild but they are captive. They die much younger in the wild because of the inadequate and inconsistent environment that they HAVE to deal with, THEY have no choice but YOU do.

Once again, I don't understand this retort. At what point did I even hint at the fact that I bring in wild cut branches which may contain mites or fungus? Or substrate that might contain pesticides or fertilizers? Did I suggest that I feed wild caught rodents that could pass on internal parasites? Or simply dip water from a stream for my snakes to drink?

What choices have I made - which you emphasized with capital letters - that in any way submit my snakes to the same environment as wild specimens? Did I even once show a picture of my snakes even climbing on a branch of a tree outside?

Or did I merely suggest that these animals are not nearly as fragile as some believe them to be, wanting to keep them in the most sterile environment?

Please, point out my error so that I won't make it again. How am I subjecting my captive bred snakes to the same struggles they encounter in the wild?

Thank you,