Thanks all. Yea, I don't think of buying from a big box store as a rescue... even it is of sorts, but as it was said, they are in for the money and as long as they can move them, they will keep moving them.

I've looked at Craigslist in my area a few times... it's kinda what I expected... snakes in a 50gallon glass tank, with a heat lamp, a huge rock and a water bowl. The people either don't respond, or want $500 for a $50 dollar snake. I'm all for giving a snake a better home and care, but I guess I have to draw the line somewhere. lol.