I started off with a Normal BP about 10 years ago. Due to deployments with the military, I had to give it up. I got my son and myself both a Normal BP in 2008. But, once again military movement wouldn't allow me to take it over seas. Well, now I'm done deploying and living in different countries. So, I bought my first morph. My Black Pastel BP. Since then I've added a few morphs and normals to my collection and even got into Colubrids. I do plan on breeding one day and know I have the patience to wait the few years it's going to take. If you just want a morph, get one! If you think you may one day want to breed it. Get a female since they take longer to mature to the size needed for breeding. Just my