Charlotte NC

Hey all! As I've posted over on Ball-Pythons.net I recently "rescused" a ball python from an idiot friend who bought "him" at a flea market for 20 bucks. After his mom found out after about 3 weeks of having him, she flipped out and told him he had to get rid of it! He was just going to let it go in the woods which I told him was stupid, so I got him. I'm currently doing the best I can to care and provide for the little guy, feeding him hoppers/small mice once a week, using a red bulb light and UTH for warmth in a 20 gallon long cage with newspaper substrate. Currently working on getting a Digital Thermometer for his cage, will be buying it as soon as I get my next paycheck, will also be saving up for a thermostat. I've grown more and more intrested in ball pythons since I've seen just how sweet and playful these little guys can be. I never realized how many morphs and types there are. I'm 19 and my girlfriend is also very intrested. I'd be intrested in one day (far down the line) learning enough to breed them. I was wondering if there was any breeder in the Charlotte/Rock Hill/Ft. Mill/Salisbury/Concord area. I'd like to see some more of these guys up close and speak with someone about proper care for these little guys! Thanks for the info!