Has this ever happened to you at a show?

[NightLad]

He's very well mannered and sweet, but I have no idea why he's here.

Perhaps because a part of you recognized that he could be nowhere else.

I had a similar experience with my BP, Salzedo. Unlike you I went to the expo with the intention of buying a BP, but I was unsure of which morph I wanted. I hit the 'big name' breeder’s booths first, and they had some spectacular snakes, but I decided to shop around. That's when I found a smaller-breeder's booth in the back of the show. The husband & wife team had a selection of some normals, Mojaves, and spiders -- all very nice looking. They even brought a few of the parents for display. (The Mojos dad looked amazing, and was quite tame despite the setting. I even got to hold him.) The price was quite reasonable, and I really liked a few of the Mojos, but decided to take a second walk-through.

Long story short, after 3 drive-bys, I settled on the mojos. Especially this one lil'guy that, unlike his siblings, was totally uncurled and trying to open the lid of his display case. LOL I knew that was the one for me!

I could not be happier with him. He is so gentle and friendly, I've literally never even heard him hiss. I would not trade him for anything.

I went to that expo expecting that the right snake would ‘speak’ to me, and it did. You went to the expo not expecting to hear any snakes, but you did. Different beginnings, same ending.

I think your pickup looks great, and I'm sure he will bring you many years of good company and maybe even some great clutches!