Going to my first Reptile Expo, need some pointers and suggestions.

[RideRed12]

Alright so I plan on going to my first reptile expo ever in November. If I am financially able I really want to get one or two pastels and maybe a spider. I pretty much know close to nothing about picking out a good snake and haggling prices so I need some pointers.

What would the best time to go be? Should I go early so I have more choices or go late so the prices are less? I want a really nice pastel but I'll be on a budget so I need some advice.

What should I look for in pastels and spiders for quality? Maximum price for either in good quality? Any other pointers, advice, warnings, or information would be apreciated. : ) Thank you everyone.

Oh and heres a link to the reptile show if anyone is interested.
http://www.iowareptileshows.com/

[lilbit]

in spiders i like a lot of white in the sides and reduced pattern but as far as quality goes i like high quality > cheep snakes. So i would be willing to spend more on a good quality spider rather then a cheep spider just to have spider. what kind of cash are you willing to spend?

[RideRed12]

Well I plan on breeding them in the future so quality comes first. I dont need anything that is perfect, but good enough to be respectable. I would be willing to spend 100-150 on a decent pastel male or female and as for a spider 200 at most depending on quality and if it has very much wobble. Does that sound reasonable?

[x_gilmore_x]

Early in the expo you get the best quality animals but pay more, End of the expo people try to unload stock so you can probably catch a better deal at the end. there is always an exception and may get a beautiful animal at any time for a cheap price! but just go to enjoy the show and if you find something you like buy it! I can still remember my first expo I was so excited with all the animals it was awesome!!!!!

[x_gilmore_x]

Early in the expo you get the best quality animals but pay more, End of the expo people try to unload stock so you can probably catch a better deal at the end. there is always an exception and may get a beautiful animal at any time for a cheap price! but just go to enjoy the show and if you find something you like buy it! I can still remember my first expo I was so excited with all the animals it was awesome!!!!!

[RideRed12]

Oh I'm so excited I can hardly stand it, I bought my first BP in July and I couldnt be happier. Ive wanted one since I was a little kid and finally got one, Ive always been addicted to them but having one makes it sooo much worse. What about picking out a nice pastel that wont fade as much? Or watching for wobble on a spider?

[ahunt037]

im going to a show in September down in Tucson, AZ and its going to be my first i already have a pastel/spider pair on the way from Garrick Demeyer at Royal Constrictor Designs and i really want to pick up some more at this show if i can but idk if the fiance will let me lol she wants a dog before we get more snakes hahaha but im sure if i show her a really cute lesser, butter or mojo she will give in good luck at ur first show hope u get wat ur lookin for