I'd wait and go to repticon. It's pretty big I hear. Yeah Raleigh is a bit of a hike but if you can find a good quality breeder I would say it's worth the trip.

Can't say much though, we got ours through the mail from reptmart.

Now I may have to talk my husband into visiting to see more snakes.

you should also check around for an exotics vet so in the worst case scenario you aren't scrambling to find a vet. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding one close to you. I got to drive 1.5 hours to Raleigh for a few months.