First off, hey everyone!

I'm going to be moving into a new place soon, and I'd like to get a pet ball python. I'm parting ways with my snake phobic roommate -so I've been looking into it.

I'd like to get a non wild-caught, captive bred ball that feeds on pre-killed mice.

I guess my question is, should I look into buying from a breeder to be sure of the health / feeding routines of the snake, or go to a pet store? I've found one ball breeder site so far ( http://www.rcreptiles.com/ ) - wanted to know if anyone else had some places they recommended, or had any experience with the company listed above.

P.S. I've already read a TON of stuff online about proper feeding and husbandry, but does anyone have any books they recommend?

Thanks!