Yeah. I got my first ball when I was in HS. It didn't last long. Come to find out a few years later, people i have talked to have had the same issue with the same reptile store where I got her from.
My wife knew i have always wanted one ever since then. She let me get one as a fathers day gift. Although im not going to be a father until October.
Since my other hobby(guns) cost to much. This became my new hobby. I got my second snake yesterday. And i am about to pick up 2 more on Sunday. Then have plans to have another one some time in August. Then I would like to be able to breed at least 1 pair next year.