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Stefan,
Minä ymmärrän

I totally see what you mean by, "Releasing offspring from a few individuals on the other hand would reduce the genetic diversity and place unnecessary pressure on a recovering population."

What if the released snakes were put into multiple areas, so there wouldn't be a particular genetic line taking over? I am thinking more about how useful, selective captive breeding could really help locale.

In any event, I went out herping about 10 times over the summer and found very little. Disturbingly little. So I am desperately trying to figure out what is going on and if there is anything I can do to ensure the survival of snakes in my little area.