Let me start off by saying that I am new to the snake world and this forum. I have had many different types of pets growing up and now want to get a ball python. I have been reading all sorts of basic ball python care and still have a couple of questions. When is the best time to buy a ball python? I want a female normal to start off with because if I decide to breed later down the road it is cheaper to buy the male morph than it is the female. The next Scott Smiths Expo is January 5th and I wanted to go to it, will they have a large selection of normals? I would like to get a young snake because I want to raise it from the beginning. Will they have a selection of younger snakes? Also, are the rodent dealers at an expo cheaper than online dealers/petco? How much can I expect to pay for a decent amount of rodents? Preferably, F/T and rats because I have read that they are better for the snake.
Thanks!
Brenton