Make sure your all set up, temps and humidity stable before bringing it home. They can be temperamental as far as feeding. I would recommend getting an established one from a breeder. Ones off Craigslist can be real hit or miss and ones from pet stores can be be worse. Not all pet stores are bad, but too many are.
And getting in touch with your local Herp club is a very good idea. They can offer advise and resources that no internet site can.