To me it doesn't matter - because you got this snake (or the parent) from so and so big breeder doesn't necessarily make you more legitimate, more trustworthy nor does it mean your stock is any higher in quality than this other breeder. I judge each animal on it's own merits and how it will fit into my collection and my projects.

I generally deal with small to mid size breeders because they tend to give me better customer service than some of the big breeders this includes having updated web pages and I can browse and compare their available stock - instead of having to email to inquire on availability.

All that being said - yeah there are people that think just because you got your animal from so and so big breeder that you have better stock or your extra $100 attached to the price tag might be worth it. I'm just not one of them.