I'v been looking into getting my first ball python for a while now and I have everything set up. Now...where do I get the little girl? We have 3 reptile stores in my area and serveral petco that carrie them, and quite a few of them avalible online and if anyone knows of a breeder near SF in CA please tell me, I searched and nothing came up.(I may just have losey search skills though..)
This is my question: Where would be the best place to purchase a normal female quality ball python baby that is friendly?(or tolerant, it's interchangable) In your opnion, In person where I can find them? Or online from a breeder?

I'm looking for a pet right now and have no intrest(yet...) in breeding them. I do want a quality specimen though. I'm also willing to pay the price of one. I'v looked on kingsnake, and reptile breeder websites(although I'm not sure if their reputable). Any help will be greatly appriceated. I'v very nervous of purchasing a little devil by mistake and having to live with it for the next 30 years!


*To avoid any confusion I'm well aware of the behavior of snakes. I simply don't want the one ball in 1000 that thinks my hand needs holes in it like wood needs nails. (even with proper care and handeling)

Thank you for your time and attention!
Sugar