Quote Originally Posted by valhalha30 View Post
I would say, imho, it's probably more trustworthy if you saw the parents of the offspring in person, rather than relying on pictures and papers... in which case, buying from a reptile show is better, but buying from a reputable breeder, local or worldwide, (in person) overall is best.

I personally don't buy a snake unless I've handled it in person and could make a connection to the snake and inspect it for anything out of the ordinary or health issues. To each thier own though
People can also lie by showing you parents that aren't. Although laying hands on the snake before buying is ideal in theory, you severely limit yourself to the quality and selection available to you if you are always waiting for what someone has left at a show or locally.