i picked up my dumerils the same place the serpent merchant picked his up from. awesome lil guys (for the mean time). they have that intimidating look but there sooo chill. mines still a little "flighty" when i try to get him out and the only time hes struck at me was during a feeding which is all my fault. but once theyre being handled theyre like puppies. once its feeding time though...whole other ball game lol. Get one! you will not regret it.