I have taken the journey to try and educate myself the best I possibly could before bringing home my first BP. I have been reading any book I could get my hands on, searching the forums for hours, joined facebook groups etc. This was all in prep for my to go to my local reptile show and hopefully purchase my first snake. This past weekend was the Cleveland Reptile Show and I've decided that reptile shows are not the venue for me. I ask questions, and I like to be able to do things at my pace, the show was so overwhelmingly packed I couldn't even stop to get a clear look at any of the animals. In short, I have realized that I think I am going to be happier purchasing from one of the many reputable breeders I have learned about from all you guys, allowing me the opportunity to ask questions and feel more confident about my purchase. Just wanted to share my experience and decision. I'll definitely be going to other shows as a spectator and enjoyed seeing many of the different animals I have been researching, but in the end of the day just not the venue for me.