Temperature Fluxes - How much is okay?

[Gregg M]

Originally Posted by hellosugaree

I don't foresee a fight. Picking it up , snapping a few shots, and then setting it down where you found it is generally not a problem. But I do think that bringing it back to your house to feed it and hold it for any period of time is not entirely responsible. The likelyhood that it lays eggs in your house is probably minimal, but in any case, removing it from wherever it was disturbs it more than necessary. Everyone has their own opinions on these things though.

Damn, does this mean no one should ever keep wild caught reptiles?

Even if it was intended to be a pet, as long as it was collected legally and is being cared for, there is nothing really irresponsible about what the OP did. The fact that a W/C snake laid eggs properly in captivity speaks volumes.

Now with the getting eggs part, how could someone tell it was gravid unless they are experienced in breeding snakes? At least the OP is trying hard not to kill the eggs.

What I find much more irresponsible is when I see posts that say "Hey I "accidentally" bred my snakes, what should I do."

[Wildside]

Originally Posted by Gregg M

Damn, does this mean no one should ever keep wild caught reptiles?

Even if it was intended to be a pet, as long as it was collected legally and is being cared for, there is nothing really irresponsible about what the OP did. The fact that a W/C snake laid eggs properly in captivity speaks volumes.

Now with the getting eggs part, how could someone tell it was gravid unless they are experienced in breeding snakes? At least the OP is trying hard not to kill the eggs.

What I find much more irresponsible is when I see posts that say "Hey I "accidentally" bred my snakes, what should I do."

IKR Honestly, in my experience "accidentally" breeding snakes is a relatively difficult thing to do. I'm certainly not saying it doesn't happen,but it doesn't seem to happen quite as easily as "My cat accidentally had kittens" ya know?

[hellosugaree]

Originally Posted by Gregg M

Damn, does this mean no one should ever keep wild caught reptiles?

I don't really see a reason to.

[Gregg M]

Originally Posted by hellosugaree

I don't really see a reason to.

Really? That is interesting. What about introducing fresh blood lines? No need for that?

The way I see it, there is no reason not to. Can you give a reason not to?