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Originally Posted by LespaceSerpent
I don't think catching of endangered species would be encouraged if it were endangered in that particular area as it varies. Not that they are anywhere but as an example moose wouldn't be considered endangered on the lower 48 because it isn't their ideal habitat, but if there were few moose in Alaska it'd be considered endangered. And there are many species which are not regularly captive bred bit are still plentiful in numbers wild. I mean I have a lot of fun catching bullfrog and Leopard frogs in my area in the summer and have kept them for a night occasionally. It's kind of like finding a really pretty snake in a store or event but instead it's in your own backyard!
And there are certain species/animals who do require permits to catch/own depending on how many there are, how dangerous they are, and the care needed for them, among a ton of other factors I'm sure
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We've all caught frogs, toads, bullfrogs, snakes, and so on, to look at and admire and maybe even keep them for a day or two, especially as kids! I think that's a bit different from catching and keeping something. The "there will always be more" way of thinking is certainly very finite and many animals have become extinct or extirpated from certain areas because of it...not just talkin' herps and no, this one instance won't be a great detriment to captive populations. Really am trying to wrap my head around it here still.
I also get the fact that some species are more prevalent in the wild and not as common in captivity, but surely someone breeds ribbon snakes in the U.S.? These aren't a coveted exotic species with an extremely limited amount floating around in captivity that we are talking about.
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