Going to our first show

[crazyj83]

Hey everyone, just wanted to know if there are any do's and dont's at shows that I might need to know... I'm on a limited budget due to payday being tuesday (dang it)... Anyways prob only gonna have about $100 or so... Any suggestions?

[CoolioTiffany]

Hey everyone, just wanted to know if there are any do's and dont's at shows that I might need to know... I'm on a limited budget due to payday being tuesday (dang it)... Anyways prob only gonna have about $100 or so... Any suggestions?

There's not too many dont's at expos but there are several do's: ask to hold reptiles, take pics of everything, chat with vendors, etc. Although, some vendors may not let you handle their expensive snakes which is understandable. It's truly an exciting experience being at an expo and so much to do.

As for suggestions... depends what you're looking for, but I assume BPs since this is in the BP forum. For some male morphs you may be able to acquire a male Pastel, YB, Spider, Cinny/Black Pastel. As for females, maybe Pastel or YB.

You never really know what the exact price of anything is anyway until you actually go, so be sure to check around at every booth and see what you like . Have fun!

[francisco_24]

Im gonna be going to my first show too, but mine is until January lol

I was just wondering though, is a show a great place to stock up on frozen mice/rats?
I know if I purchased them there I would save a great amount on shipping, but do they raise their prices for shows?

[Vypyrz]

-Whatever your alotted budget is, take that in cash. Leave the credit cards and ATM cards in the car, or at home. The shows all vary, depending on how many vendors show up and what they have available. Browse the tables, take some photos, talk to the vendors, and have fun. If you see something that catches your eye, don't think about it for too long, it might not be there when you go back. If you do buy something before you finish browsing all of the tables, there is always a chance that you will find something else that you want just as bad. That's why I said don't take the cards. It's way too easy to blow your budget at a reptile show. And you will catch yourself thinking things like, "Well, if I only eat ramen noodles for the next three days, and I think the car has enough gas to make it to payday, so I don't really need to fill the tank up, and I can put off paying the phone bill for a few days...Oh yeah, I can do this." And the next thing you know, out comes the card, and out goes the budget.

[bsavage]

-Whatever your alotted budget is, take that in cash. Leave the credit cards and ATM cards in the car, or at home. The shows all vary, depending on how many vendors show up and what they have available. Browse the tables, take some photos, talk to the vendors, and have fun. If you see something that catches your eye, don't think about it for too long, it might not be there when you go back. If you do buy something before you finish browsing all of the tables, there is always a chance that you will find something else that you want just as bad. That's why I said don't take the cards. It's way too easy to blow your budget at a reptile show. And you will catch yourself thinking things like, "Well, if I only eat ramen noodles for the next three days, and I think the car has enough gas to make it to payday, so I don't really need to fill the tank up, and I can put off paying the phone bill for a few days...Oh yeah, I can do this." And the next thing you know, out comes the card, and out goes the budget.

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[Bigfish1975]

Have fun first and foremost. That's great advice to leave your card at home, I personally have had the budget going into the show....only to find the closest ATM for that special animal. Depending on your intentions (breeding, selling, pet owner etc.) you can always ask questions. A lot of breeders won't let you handle the snakes unless you're planning to buy something. A lot of breeders are concerned with disease transmission from other collections. Take some hand sanitizer with you and use it in front of them, this will let them know you're conscious of that and they may be more willing. Most of them will have it too, so go ahead and ask. The list that CoolioTiffany gave you is pretty accurate on what you may be able to pick up. You could add to that list Normals, Breeder sized normal females if that's part of your plan. Its also a good time to buy supplies, set ups and stuff like that. Frozen feeders are usually available, plan ahead and take a cooler with some ice for the ride home. Have a good time.

[crazyj83]

Well we made it 2hrs into the show and we are broke...lol.. But he's well worth it... 2011 male cinny ph pied... $100even...

[crazyj83]

Ps, hes genetic black back

[Casillas_Brian]

My first show is in January as well, I'm so excited to go I already started saving for everything. Hopefully 1 albino female BP and maaaybe 1 RTB

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[Daybreaker]

^ I believe pics are needed!