NO !! not being done...(at least yet) more...

Posted by Dean Alessandrini on December 23, 2001 at 11:31:55:

In Reply to: Rerelease posted by David on December 23, 2001 at 10:53:53:

First let me applaud your sentiments in hoping that that folks are trying to help save the indigo in the wild (some are indeed doind just that)

It has been determined that releasing baby indigos into the wild is not (at least yet) to be considered.

back in the 80's, about 30 cb babies were released in a S. GA habitat, with a 100% mortality rate. (They ALL died!)

Much more research is required pertaining to required habitats, the number of snakes a given area can support, and reliable surveying methods before it will be considered a good idea to release new snakes in the wild.

I have also had grand visons of saving the indigos by releasing cb babies, but, this just isn't the answer. Saving habitat is the answer.

I have an article that will be in Reptiles mag in 2002 (looks like maybe April) that will detail recovery efforts in more detail.

In the mean time...you can contact me if you would lke more info.

Dean Alessandrini

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: First let me applaud your sentiments in hoping that that folks are trying to help save the indigo in the wild (some are indeed doind just that) : It has been determined that releasing baby indigos into the wild is not (at least yet) to be considered. : back in the 80's, about 30 cb babies were released in a S. GA habitat, with a 100% mortality rate. (They ALL died!) : Much more research is required pertaining to required habitats, the number of snakes a given area can support, and reliable surveying methods before it will be considered a good idea to release new snakes in the wild. : I have also had grand visons of saving the indigos by releasing cb babies, but, this just isn't the answer. Saving habitat is the answer. : I have an article that will be in Reptiles mag in 2002 (looks like maybe April) that will detail recovery efforts in more detail. : In the mean time...you can contact me if you would lke more info. : Dean Alessandrini

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