And Aaron, just sumthin to think about: If $50 is too steep just to buy the snake, you might want to reconsider your purchase altogether. Unless you already have a set-up for the snake, you have to realize that getting any snake is about far more than just the purchase of the snake itself. You have to buy the tank, the heating source(s), a water bowl, hides, substrate, thermometer/hygrometer & of course food. Buying a snake can be a very large financial responsibility. I am not trying to deter you because we are always looking for new members of the herp care community, but it is something to think about.