I feel ya on that one, I have been wondering if I should get my next one from a reptile show or order online as well. It seems like haggling would be easier in person but I don't want to bring mites or a sick reptile home! I went to one reptile show and what I saw there was that many of the venders and regulars are willing to talk about the integrity and quality of the other vendors pretty openly. I found out about one to stay away from just by overhearing them talk. I plan to breed one day as a hobby and I will be another one of the newbies but I can assure you I will have quality only (healthy anyways, I probably won't have amazing animals since I don't plan on spending thousands). Best of luck!