sometimes experienced breeders aren't really "experienced"

[Spankenstyne]

Kind of a "Catch 22" Makes for a tough decision when dealing from the heart.

Absolutely it's tough, but Wayne's right. It's that tough immediate decision that will pay off in the long run.
I've seen a few "petstores" out here stop selling most or all of their reptiles because "they're too much of a hassle to keep alive and nobody wants to buy them" (or some variation of).
Unfortunately still too many folks mean well and keep buying up someone else's problem animals that usually end up in heartbreak and big vet bill$.

The good places that research and have experienced people are still doing just fine.

I'm all for rescuing reptiles, it's thankless and very noble, but paying someone for those animals unfortunately feeds the cycle.