i have a question. i bought my ball python from a reptile expo in manassas, va in january. he is very healthy and is doing well. he is actualy my first snake, however i have kept retpiles for a while. but i was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or comments on purchasing snakes at reptile shows. i got Knuckels for $25. he was the fattest or the group. i thought this was an awesome deal, b/c all of the balls at the petsores in my area, were mal-nourished and very expensive. would anyone have any suggestoins on what to look for or any good reptile shows in my area? any info is good.