The only advice I have is buy a FEMALE! When I was about to buy my first BP, somebody on this site recommended buying a female (even though they were a bit more expensive) because if I ever wanted to breed, I would already have a close to breeding size girl. I thought, no way I'll ever breed, I just want one pet snake. Well, I was very wrong. I just picked up a female for my male pastel, but now I have to wait three years to breed!Also, when you buy a female first, the morph male you buy later will be a good bit cheaper than a morph female! Best of luck, and if you are really wanting to treat yourself, go for a double gene female that you like, like a bumblebee, firefly, fire spider, or lesser spider. These are some awesome combos that will put you back 400-800 bucks, but are stunningly beautiful, and genetically strong animals should you decide to breed. As for who to buy for, you can't go wrong with Garrick Demeyer at royal constrictor designs. I got my first ever snake from him, and he has never missed a meal or struck at me! Hope you find your perfect BP!