Tough situation i would say 80% of reptile enthusiast are honest people but there are the other 20% out there looking to make a quick buck. Like KornSnake said if you think hes knowledgeable and not "shady" on the phone you should be fine. People have to start out somewhere but its always best to buy from reputable breeders I learned my lesson and im sure others have been screwed over too and these were from people i thought i could trust just a forewarning.