Well I just brought home my second ball! I bought him from a local (well anything within 60 miles is considered local around here) store. It wasn't just some pet store chain either, it was a one-horse store owned by a guy who knew what he was doing. The snake is just a young normal male probably about a foot long, but very girthy for his size. I paid a little more than I would have liked, but that's alright. I guess there isn't really a point to this thread, I'm just happy I finally have a snake again:D