I'am glad that I found this site before buying my first Ball python. Going to a Breeder was a lot better and safer in my mind. A few days before purchasing my 1st Ball, I went to my local pet shop and I've noticed the temps were off (50-cool-60hot) and the humidity was below 35% and they were in shedding. I told the store manager she turn the heat at least but when I went back 4-days later the the humidity and the temps were trouble again...I hate when I cannot help animals in need. I found a local breeder thank god and only paid 30 bucks and she also threw in a hide and 5 rat pinkies.