I hope this doesnt flare up tempers but I am in a position where i need to be educated on this.

I am going to be purchasing a ball python in the very near future and i wanted to ask you guys the pros and cons of buying from a breeder and also the pros and cons of buying from a pet store, I have handled BP's in the past and our local pet store has one that seems very friendly. I held him yesterday and he seemed ok! but i lack the jedi knowledge that some of you members have so ill bring the topic to you.....im assuming this topic has been done about a million times so go go gadget monotony!

I have been browsing breeder in the delta area(B.C.) and he has some very very nice snakes for very good prices and just as you guys said! pie balds for a fraction of the price my local pet store is charging. My concern and please shed some light on this for me is that i would have to order the snake and have it shipped to my house, is this good for the snake?

Enlighten me!