I go with the breeder you never know they might surpise you wit h a pastel when you ordered a normal.. I knowe the local pet shop I am dealing with had some pretty snakes but they owner claims they on ly need to be fed once every 3 weekes.I pointed out how poor they look now compared to when he first got them and I pointedo ut how fat and happy mine weer . I think the next time I go I want to take my complete ball python book with me and show them the feeding section. I also know they had a beautiful snaek that lost all most all it weight.. These snakes should weight in at 900-1300 grams and I bet bearly weight in at 400 grams.