While at a shelter it is almost guaranteed that the snake has seen a vet and a shelter will not let a sick snake out of their care, so it really is a good option. This is very dependent on the kind of shelter. Some are a home run shelters meaning someone feels sorry for the creature and took it in. And then there are the humane societies which is a better bet.
You still have to be careful on who you are buying from. Try to find someone who has a good reputation.
As said above, don't just pick one for the sake of being cheap, pick one you love and if it isn't any from a shelter then so be it. You don't want that animal just to go back there because you may have made a mistake and made a hasty decision.
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