First thing I do when I'm buying a snake and haggling is I knock 30-50% off the price right then and there. That will get the vendor to lower his price more than if you ask hey can you go down $20. you'll really see where they are at if you ask to take off a huge part of the price. But at the same time you have to know what your doing going this route. It's not for beginners but something to keep in mind down the road.