Small world no doubt, I'm from San Jose, went to csu Hayward (before the stupid name change to east bay). Unfortunately I didn't get into snaked til after I moved but I buy from Brandon boeke, he's fantastic! His email is pricelesspythons@aol.com. he's in tx but ships. Check on kingsnake.com and search his last name, he may have some ads up.
Congratulations! I guarantee you will not be disappointed he is a great breeder and the BP I got from him is thriving and out of all of my snakes one of the best eaters and most personable
Former bay area resident of 11 years here (SF, Cupertino, Las Gatos, San Carlos I lived all over)...
I got my first and only two ball pythons at a local expo and couldn't be happier. There is a downside though - sorta.... You get to see some of the most gorgeous snakes in the world and realize that many of them cost as much as a car...
Might be motivation enough to get a few more years out of my current car when it starts acting up : )