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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792
So again, why is it morally reprehensible to keep reptiles if they seem to be able to live long lives and are "properly" cared for so long as husbandry keeps progressing as our knowledge on these animals grow?
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If that is in fact the truth, then it is not reprehensible (can we just use the word "wrong" - I'm tired of typing out
reprehensible!).
But here's a question for you....how many hobbyists keep their animals the entire duration of their lives? I know very few. We all have noble intentions, but interests wane, finances drain, our human lives change, etc....how many of us can say that we have kept __ animal its entire life?
Why is that question relevant? We say all these genetic mutations live long, healthy lives, but how many times do they change hands? I'm not saying there aren't some long-lived morphs out there, but...I've had my normal BP for 22 yrs and counting. I'm not asking for a show of hands (that can be a different thread) but just ask yourselves (especially those who breed).
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