Thanks for the info Gio. I actually already bought Nick Mutton's book (as well as one on GTP). I've been looking at pics for a couple weeks now. I wish there was a similar quality book available for BRB. I have the books on ball pythons and boas by the same publisher as well.
I will do some more research on Mutton's site... I think I want a carpet that will be on the thinner side, so I will see which of the localities matches that (as well as looks good).
Yeah, I'm thinking my odds at the next show are slim. I hopefully will get * something*, but it is hard to say what. I am also looking at adding a short tail python and wouldn't mind a nice pastel / jungle BCI, so we'll see.