Ask your local rescue or herp vet to keep you abreast of when people are wanting to get rid of their snakes. These are often the people that get the heads - up first. When they get breeding size people that aren't really want to keep a bigger ball will try to sale them and even give them away. I just got 4 females rangeing from 2750 grams to 1250 grams for 700.00 plus the rack ans setup. It takes alot of foot work but they are out there. My only warning is be picky and know what to look for in an unhealthy animal. You don't want to pay for sick or injured animals.Tell the rescue/Vet what you are wanting them for. If they know the animals going to be cared for and really looked after by a person that knows how they will bend over backwards to help you get what you want, in the intrest of the animal.