Get it......as far as in the same room with a BP. I don't think that would be a issue as long as they where in their own enclosure! I want another Boa! But, my wife really doesn't like snakes so me getting into BP's is a BIG step! But, I had a RTB I had to get rid of because of her fear of such a big snake! My female was around 7 foot! I miss her! LOL! Wifey doesn't want anything in the house bigger than her! Guess being 4'11" 100 lbs makes a lot of stuff bigger than her!!!!!