It sounds like you might also be interested in axanthics. You and I have similar tastes in morphs. As far as expos you have the emerald city reptile expo in Seattle. Sadly it was the beginning of June. But I would just google reptile expos in Washington and see if there's more coming up cause there should be with all the hatching going on! Good luck! Ball pythons are the most docile, sweet and amazing snake you can own! My children handle ours all the time never been bit or struck at.