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Chun-Ming Chew
Attachments :Todd, Thanks a million for taking the time to type those extended descriptions into your posts. That definitely cements the identification of M.t. macrospilota in my opinion, although I’m still somewhat confused by the 2 then separate M.t. centrata subspecies. Anyway, it’s show and tell and for those of you who haven’t seen it yet, courtesy of Steve Markevich of the Serpent’s Den: _______________________________________________________________ Add voice to your e-mails. Free at http://www.iHello.com
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Why anyone would post or view these poor things is beyond my comprehension. I feel sorry for the animal but I feel just as sorry for anyone who feels we “must see” these! Regards, Tom
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Didn’t mean to offend you, Tom. There are many in this group that are herpetoculturists and as such, are intrigued by unusual specimens like that. It is this type of interest that drives the prices of exotic specimens like albinos, hybrids, or other aberrant colors, mutations. It is ironic, but normally these aberrant specimens would likely not be successful in nature but nevertheless are treasured and pampered in private collections. FYI: these 2 headed specimens are perfectly healthy individuals that live normal and lengthy lives. Regards, Chun
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Didn’t mean to be so critical. My impression of a lengthy life would be 35-40 years. I have a very hard time believing these could live even half that time and I guess “normal” is a relative term. Regards, Tom P.S. Am I the only one who cringes when they see these pictures?
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Tom, I think I can understand where you are coming from. I’m sure there are also others that have the same opinion as you, and again it was far from my intention to offend anyone. I’ve been in herpetoculture for so long that I automatically assume that everyone with a love for chelonia has the same interests in rare and unusual specimens. What some regard as “freaks” are truly highly prized and cherished by private collectors. Please be assured that they do have the ability to live normal life spans of up to 40 years. I used to work in a pet store that had a two-headed pine snake. She lived longer than many of her single-headed compatriots and finally expired in her late teens due to an accident perpetrated by a careless employee. Other than the occasional conflicting message inflicted on the body by the two heads, all physiological functions of such creatures are normal and healthy in their truest sense. Cheers. Chun
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Tom, When I see these animals I feel sorry for them. They are a curiosity and is one that some people would choose not to look at. But there are people that do find them interesting. I myself have a Chinese box turtle that keeps laying double yolked eggs and I have 2 eggs at this time that I know have twins. I always keep my fingers crossed that they do not end up as any sort of siamese twins. I don’t know how I would react if they were. Vickie
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