Another thing to remember is the old addage(sp) "you get what you pay for" is also true with snakes. For instance if you buy from a pet store you may get off cheap, but then the animal may have parasites or be sick or not eating (most pet stores don't keep charts) But....if you buy from a breeder, a normal is pretty cheap in itself, it's the shipping charges that are costly. You also get a picture of the parents (usually) and may have an easier time getting the snake to eat. Most pet stores sell W/C or C/H and breeders (most) sell C/B. Go with a breeder IMO, you won't regret it.