The Debate Over Domesticated Snakes

Ep. 238 - Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research joins today’s episode to discuss hybridization and domestication in captive reptiles in herpetoculture. Liam shares details of the breeding process, going in depth on genetics, lineage, breeding for certain traits, and much more. He even discusses more controversial topics such as inbreeding, overall domestication for captive reptiles, and culling species in different ways. He also touches on husbandry as it relates to hybrid species. If you’re interested in the ins and outs of breeding and the science behind it, this episode is a great watch! SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/238-liam-sinclair/ SPONSORS: Visit Fauna-Lux Here: https://fauna-lux.com/ #238 #LiamSinclair #animalsathomepodcast JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Thumbnail pictures from: https://www.facebook.com/MilksnakeMutations/ Reptiles & Research YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReptilesandResearch Reptiles & Research Website: https://reptilesandresearch.org/about Photos and Video in Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsG-GgCMXkRLh2l1dz9LAHA 0:00 Introducing Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research 1:46 True Chroma by Faunalux 2:46 Welcome Liam + All About The New Hybrid 7:40 Selection Processes + Domestication 17:40 Localities + The Road to Domestication 23:07 Criticism of Morph Trade 27:35 Inbreeding Can Produce Healthier Animals 31:18 Culling Breeding Animals 33:45 Breeding Program Goals 34:14 Animals At Home Patreon 34:35 Breeding Program Goals + Conversation About Breeds 39:25 Hobby Species + Wild Types 42:50 Purpose of Domestication 45:24 This Week’s Hatching Result + Breeding Desire 49:14 Hybrid Species Explanation 53:20 MH Complex in Breeding 55:20 Corn Snakes Are Hybrids + “Pure” Lines 1:06:00 How To Keep “Pure” Species 1:09:10 Hybridization Boundaries + Ethics 1:13:10 Ellie’s New Clutch + Health Priorities 1:19:15 More On Domestication 1:24:14 Hybrid Species In Future Plans 1:26:40 Approaching Hybrid Husbandry 1:28:23 Adapting Liam’s Viewpoint To What It Is Today 1:34:48 Closing Thoughts SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: APPLE► https://apple.co/347PjSO SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI GOOGLE► https://bit.ly/3dX6bQq _________________________________________ WEBSITE► https://www.animalsathome.ca EMAIL►hello@animalsathome.ca FACEBOOK► https://www.facebook.com/AnimalsatHome.ca/ INSTAGRAM► https://www.instagram.com/animalsathomeca/ DONATE TO AMAZON RAINFOREST CONSERVANCY (ARC): http://amazonrainforestconservancy.com/ BELOW ARE MY AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER: More information here: https://www.animalsathome.ca/affiliate-disclaimer/ PODCAST EQUIPMENT: ZOOM H6: https://amzn.to/3n2YBIP Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2Gqx2Ze Microphone Boom: https://amzn.to/33g40UT Microphone Desk Stand: https://amzn.to/34r6wHx Headphones: https://amzn.to/3cLmdNl FILM & OTHER EQUIPMENT: Shelving Unit: https://amzn.to/2waz0nD Camera: http://amzn.to/2D8Ed0w Lavalier Microphone: http://amzn.to/2oPjpac Action Camera: http://amzn.to/2HeDug Voice Over Microphone: https://amzn.to/2AXyq22 Drill: https://amzn.to/2SH9Veg ABOUT DILLON: Welcome to my channel, Animals at Home! Here you will find the reptile videos I have made as well as video versions of The Animals at Home Podcast! The podcast mainly focuses on the pet reptile industry. My mission with Animals at Home is simple: To inspire others to push the limits of their reptile husbandry by promoting the importance of high-level, creative husbandry individualized for each reptile.