Mark M. Lucas
Titusville, Florida
Phone: 321 289 9600
Email: mullane@aol.com
 
hatchet frog (left),
green tree frog (right)
Last updated on May 08, 2008 08:26 PM

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CBB = Captive Bred/Born
          Captive bred/born animals are born or hatched as a result of it's parents successfully breeding in captivity. Contrary to the belief of some individuals captive born animals are produced by breeders all over the world and are not exclusive to U.S. breeders. In other words not all imported animals are wild caught.          
CB = Captive Born
          Captive born animals are born or hatched in captivity as a result of it's mother having bred in the wild prior to her capture. Captive born animals can also be a result of harvesting eggs that have been laid in the wild.
C = Captive Raised
          Captive raised animals can be wild caught animals or animals of unknown origin that are otherwise known to have been in captivity for some time. These animals are also sometimes referred to as "ltc" or "long term captives". There are differing opinions as to what length of time defines the term "ltc". For some individuals it is as little as 6 months while for others it must be at least 2 years. The abbreviation "CR" is also used to designate these animals.
R = Ranched or Farm Raised
          Ranched or farm raised animals have a rather broad definition. These can be animals that are born or