Kerby gave some great tips. I also suggest BE PATIENT!! Many who attend the shows are there on a whim, and some are not even into reptiles at all. Its funny hearing folks say things like "Oh my God!! Snakes are just so disgusting, get it away!!!" when you are at a herp show FILLED with snakes, etc. LOL!! Its just a freak show for them. They crowd the tables, take up valuable vendor time, and do not spend one dime except for their entry fee and at the snack bars LOL!! Give these folks time to walk away from the vendor tables you are interested in viewing and talking too. Dont let impatience get in the way of you finding what you may really want. Also, as Kerby suggested, dont walk around once and think you have seen everything. Walk around multiple times. Buy a soda and a snack, stroll, look, and RELAX. Most shows stamp your hand so you can come and go for the day. So if you are feeling a bit closed in, go outside for some air, clear your head, and get back in there!! Also, a vendor may not be displaying all they brought with them. If you see something similar to what you want, ask that vendor if they have exactly what you want. They may have it tucked away under the table. Also as Kerby stated, bring CASH!! If you know you may be spending X dollars on a particular snake if you find it, then bring that amount of money at least. Many of the high dollar morph vendors, and the bigger broker vendors will take credit cards, but not all.

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