One more thing, many many times I have gotten animals for lower prices than stated. Baraganing is common at shows, and I do it all the time, respectfully of course. IF you want an 80 $ snake and you only have 60 left- offer the person 60 and I bet they might take it if its the last day of the show in the afternoon. 4-5pm is usually 'Barganing power hour' for some. Then again, I've also gotten lower prices on the first day of the show.

I make a point to be reasonable and respectful to the vendor. If its good stock I want and they have it, I wont make a crazy low offer, its rude, however after making respectful lower offers, I have gotten what I want and had more money to spend on other things at the show.

You can also pick up many supplies such as Tongs, Frozen Mice and Rats, heat strips, nice used cages and tanks and there are book dealers there also, and yes I have haggled with them too but not as much as snakes or live stock such as tarantulas.

Hope you DO go, I have seen and learned a lot by going to shows over the years.

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