If this is your first show, you will have a blast. Many local breeders to choose from for bpz. Go early so you can browse around casually to get an idea on what's available and how the prices are. Bring cold hard cash so you can negotiate with the vendors. I know the vendors who sell supplies and feeders accept credit cards. What I do when I see a bp I'm interested in, I take a picture of it with my phone along with the price and the vendor. If I see a similar snake at another vendor, I can pull up the photo and try to negotiate with them. BTW, I don't low ball them. Always a reasonable negotiation. Good luck and let us know what you pick up.