I always support my local breeders first, but then of course I have 2 major ones and a smaller one that are all good friends too. I get really good deals from them and if they don't have something I'm looking for then I'll look around online but I always do a lot of searching first. Too many people will sell you a snake and not tell you much about it and any issues it may have. This is the same with going to a reptile expo. You do business with them then they're out of town, so if you have a question or need advice you can't go talk to them in person, you have to speak to them on the phone. That's if they don't say it's your fault with whatever issue you're having. It's just a lot of bull now days so I really selectively buy.