new too ball pythons

[brutus]

I am interested in getting into ball pythons. I love the pieds, but just can't afford one right now.

I was wondering if anyone could give me some good ideas for starting a collection. I live in Alberta. I don't want to just get normals, I was thinking about either het albinos, or a pastel male with a normal female.

My goal is to eventually within a couple of years, breed my own pieds.

Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.

I love some of the pics you guys post here.

what is the best economical investment route? economical because I am a single dad looking for a hobby to share with my son.

thanks guys!