so we went a little nuts at the herp show

[Marla]

Marla - You should see me at a COACH outlet!

Ha! I'll bet! If you can shop like that for herps, there's no telling what you'll do if you've a mind to.

Smulkin had a kingsnake and rat snakes when he was younger, so he's more familiar than I am. But we asked a lot of questions which the breeders were more than happy to answer. The breeders gave us their business cards and told us to call with any questions. We bought care books, and we have the internet and all of you as resources. So I think we'll be okay.

I wasn't really questioning whether you would be able to provide proper husbandry for them -- I fully expect that you will. It was more a question of knowing exactly what supplies to stop and get on the way home, what temps to aim for when setting up enclosures, how many herp caresheets you carry in your head at one time, that sort of thing. But I guess between Smulkin and the breeders you probably already had that covered, and can refer to your other resources as needed.