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Originally Posted by jossh27
Why is hybrid such a touchy subject? Aside from bloodlines being fouled and selling them as something they aren't, who cares?
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Once upon a time diamond pythons were $1000 each. At the same time Jungle carpet pythons were $150 each.
Little Jossh27 loves diamond pythons. Loves them so much that it's his dream snake. Jossh27 can't afford a $1000 right now so they save and save and save. A year goes by waiting for the next seasons babies to hatch. They finally do!
Jossh27 is super excited. He found one for sale and is able to go and buy it. They buy it. Take it home, set it up and care for this pretty baby for a few years.
Jossh27 decides it's time to breed his snake. Wants to try his hand reproducing diamonds. Has a better job and is able to afford a breeder sized animal for the price of $2000 from the person he bought his previous baby from.
He gets them home. Is so proud of his pair. He breeds them. He posts pictures of all the babies and the parents. Some people congratulate him but others, more experienced, notice some odd markings.
When little Jossh27 does some research and finds out that the ones he's been purchasing are actually crosses with Jungles he gets upset. His $3000 and all his time have been wasted. His animals are now valued at $200 instead of $1000. His dream snake is still just a dream.
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