Hey, bud, I would take missing this deal as a sign. It’s a good perspective to view it from. That being said, I would only look at it as a sign that this particular snake and the set of cages were not meant to be for you at this time. I wouldn’t rule out another boa or any other snake you are interested in.
You will find the right snake at the right time for you. It’s great that you went through the thought and mental preparation on this last deal. Let’s see where it takes you now!
Btw, I am partial for you to get your hands on a Carpet but I definitely think any type of boa could be awesome. Good luck, brother.