My first encounter was in 92(?) I saw Reptiles Magazine with a Albino BP on it and was hooked! I read every book I could buy with my allowance or get from the library (which wasn't much!) Back then there was not much info out there and what was out there later turned out to be real bad info. Stay away from Melissa Kaplan!!!!
I still haven't purchased a Albino, why I dont know. I do have however have a very nice hypo, YB, Black Pastel, Pastel and 2 normals! I love Ball Pythons!