I'v always been a fan of natives. My fence lizard, my bullsnake, my garters, my fish are even native. And what is the best way to get natives? Catch them! Nothing to me is more rewarding than catching something and taming it down and making it a splendid pet, I can't stand just throwing money at it to make sure I have a healthy snake, I'd rather get it there myself.

Although I would say my growing Nile Monitor is the exception, I bought him (I'm sure WC) and I spoil him rotten lol.