Thanks so much for all of your input! I came home from work yesterday to find a 3 mo old black pastel ready to greet me as I walked in! OK, that was the cat. But the snake was there too, just not as interested in seeing me.
I had been talking to a local keeper who had a few babies for sale. I also strategically placed detailed lists of necessary equipment anywhere my boyfriend might see them, like in the bathroom and on his grinding wheel.
The other night, the snake-seller sent me an email and said the snake had sold. I told my boyfriend that the one I wanted was gone, but I'd take one of the others. He told me to go to bed, as my behavior was bordering on harassment.

I came home the next day to find a complete set up with the lovely girl inside! My first thought was, "He had to touch it to get it in there!" It's nice to know someone likes you more.than he hates snakes