That is my concern as well SnakeEye, someone else said it too, its better to get info and possibly a snake from me than definitely a snake and probably not info from a chain petstore.

Exactly, and I would rather have this knee jerk reaction pointed in my direction where I can try to slow them down and get some info to them than again, a chain petstore, that will simply hand over an animal if the price is right.

I've left them voice messages now, no one answered when I called, that basically say exactly that.

"It's great you are interested in snakes but they can be a quarky animal to keep, it's cool you're excited about snakes and I would like to sell you one, but there is important information I want to make sure you have before making a final decision to own one. " basically.

Anyway I am concerned that for someone that didn't seem to be interested in doing any research this might sound too much like work... and granted setting up your first enclosure is some work but if you do it right its smooth sailing after that. Just want to get this person over that hump.

Thanks everyone for your help. I'm not going to repeatedly bug this person so if they get back to me thats great and if not it's been a weird learning experience