Maybe you needed the option of both since most of the medium to large breeders of ball python breeders that I know of seem to be a joint endeavor....

NERD - Kevin & Kara
BHB - Lori & Brian
VPI - Tracy & Dave
TSK - Dan & Colette
8Ball - Adam & Kelly
Bailey & Bailey - Tim & Monica
EbN - Shaun & Celia
Markus Jayne - Mark & Jayne

Just to name a few.