This is a heartbreaking situation. You have been in my thoughts, though I followed this thread quietly because your information needs were being well met and I didn't want to add to everything you were already struggling to process.
I've kept snakes all my life and worked as a vet tech in exotics practices, and I have to say that as sad as your loss has been, I so much hope you will decide to get another snake. For someone who appreciates them as you do, they can bring a whole world of enjoyment, learning, and even companionship. While illness and premature losses may sometimes happen with any pet, I believe with all my heart that they are more than worth the pain.
I can recommend one more breeder should you decide you are interested - and that is Michael Beach of Woodcliff Herps. I got my pair of Tarahumara Mountain Boas from him, and can attest to the fact that he is an ethical and communicative breeder who's been in the business for a few decades now. He specializes in the smaller locality Boas (no morphs), including the true dwarf species like my lovely Tarahumara pair. I'll copy his list below of planned pairings for this year, though of course there is no way to know whether they'll actually produce this year or not. If you do contact him, you'll find he is responsive and very interested in making sure that his snakes are cared for properly.
Boas
1.1 Hog Island (Sears x Lemke)
2.2 Tarahumaras Rio Bravo)
2.2 Sabogae Pearl Island (Vin Russo)
2.2 Silverback Amarali (Joe Terry)
1.1 Venezuelan Bc (Rio Bravo)
3.3 Peruvian Bc (Rio Bravo x Rio Bravo / Jim Pomaville x Pomaville & Pomaville x Blast) Surinam Bc (WC Futo FLRT x Futo FLRT)
1.1 Pokigron Surinam (Rio Bravo)
2.2 Dwarf Dumerils (EU imports - my proven full grown 2010 & 2012 adults are 4-5 ft max)
3.3 Brazilian Rainbow Boas (All completely unrelated)
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