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Why do some names appear in parentheses? What are the “Dummy Records” in the registry?

April 26, 2017appear names parentheses Registry

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Why do some names appear in parentheses? What are the “Dummy Records” in the registry?

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A- The dummy records are placed into the registry by the ACR to serve as “virtual parents” to specific snakes. This allows siblings and half-siblings to be identified as such even if their parents are not registered. Please see this page for a more detailed explanation of dummy records.