inbreeding

[John chambers]

I'm wondering with the t's that can no longer be imported (for fresh blood so to speak)
at some time would there be a danger of inbreeding with out knowing?
As with the cites dealing with endangered species could a breeder get some kind of permit to get new stock?.

[James Box]

there have been a few debates on here about the subject of inbreeding...some of them heated. the jury is out on whether or not it definitely affects tarantulas in any detrimental way. best practice is of course not to inbreed, but in many cases, we've had no choice, and the populations appear to be healthy years on. but this may vary between species, ie some are possibly more able to cope with inbreeding than others.
i think CITES is fairly rigid...but then i'm not sure how it works, really.

[Lee Corless]

I found a discussion on here when I was curious about breeding brother and sisters. (It was what brought me to the forum)...

http://www.thebts.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?3303-breeding&highlight=inbreeding

Many different views and opinions to read.

[John chambers]

I found a discussion on here when I was curious about breeding brother and sisters. (It was what brought me to the forum)...

http://www.thebts.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?3303-breeding&highlight=inbreeding

Many different views and opinions to read.

I wouldn't say brother/sister I'd thought as years pass that at some time the blood line could cross.
unless new blood could be got from Europe breeders !