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<blockquote data-quote="DalilahBlue" data-source="post: 7734" data-attributes="member: 375"><p>We understand where you are coming from. All CB inverts came from WC stock. Here in well developed countries, where most of us hail from, P. imps are plentiful and inexpensive. Even if they were native here most folks would still choose to buy CB due to the lessened likelihood of purchasing a specimen with parasites or disease and for the simple convenience. </p><p> </p><p>Let me give you another scenario. We have many Aphomopelmas here in the states. Even if I were to have everything ready it would not be as simple as catching a male and female. Are they truly the same specie, and if so, any considerations of subspecie to worry about? Is the female mature? If so, it would be best to wait til a bit after her next molt to ensure the best chances at a good egg sac. This genus is extremely slow growing and it could be years before she molts again. And what of my male in the mean time? Just let him hang out waiting on the female? He could be out courting wild ladies and making babies! But I am preventing him from that. Since a normal healthy looking T can be infested with parasites and disease he could easily die before my female is ready, thus depriving the wild populations of his genetic contributions.</p><p> </p><p>If you truly wish to breed to promote them in your local pet trade check a few things first. Are you prepared to spend the time, money, and effort that could easily become a decades long process? What happens if you move? Or relocate to another country? I am not sure of you age, but you seem to be fairly young. How will your plans for your future effect these animals? If you do end up with an extensive breeding operation what would happen to them if you became injured or sick and could not care for them? </p><p> </p><p>Are there any local or federal laws about what you wish to do? Any fees or licensing? Is it even legal in your area?</p><p> </p><p>After sufficiently pondering these considerations then ask yourself if you are prepared and willing, and still want, to do this...</p><p> </p><p>I hope this helps you understand the other side of the issue a little better. =^,^=</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DalilahBlue, post: 7734, member: 375"] We understand where you are coming from. All CB inverts came from WC stock. Here in well developed countries, where most of us hail from, P. imps are plentiful and inexpensive. Even if they were native here most folks would still choose to buy CB due to the lessened likelihood of purchasing a specimen with parasites or disease and for the simple convenience. Let me give you another scenario. We have many Aphomopelmas here in the states. Even if I were to have everything ready it would not be as simple as catching a male and female. Are they truly the same specie, and if so, any considerations of subspecie to worry about? Is the female mature? If so, it would be best to wait til a bit after her next molt to ensure the best chances at a good egg sac. This genus is extremely slow growing and it could be years before she molts again. And what of my male in the mean time? Just let him hang out waiting on the female? He could be out courting wild ladies and making babies! But I am preventing him from that. Since a normal healthy looking T can be infested with parasites and disease he could easily die before my female is ready, thus depriving the wild populations of his genetic contributions. If you truly wish to breed to promote them in your local pet trade check a few things first. Are you prepared to spend the time, money, and effort that could easily become a decades long process? What happens if you move? Or relocate to another country? I am not sure of you age, but you seem to be fairly young. How will your plans for your future effect these animals? If you do end up with an extensive breeding operation what would happen to them if you became injured or sick and could not care for them? Are there any local or federal laws about what you wish to do? Any fees or licensing? Is it even legal in your area? After sufficiently pondering these considerations then ask yourself if you are prepared and willing, and still want, to do this... I hope this helps you understand the other side of the issue a little better. =^,^= [/QUOTE]
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