I'd say if you choose a BCI or BCC make sure you get it sexed for male.. Females can and will get BIG.. and I have seen half grown ones I would not put in a 55 gallon tank! Just cause they get fat, lol!
Carpets are gorgeous, especially the bright yellows of jags, or the cooool diamonds! Brazilian Rainbows are of course, amazing, especially if you also give them UVB lighting to show off their rainbow colors(not necessary but makes them look great) but the only problem is the amount of humidity they need can sometimes make them less of a good display animal in the tank(half the time the tank will be all foggy!) but of course, take them out for show... You'll floor people, even non snake people!
Now, if you want something simple, I've known a lot of big girl corn snakes who have done great in 55 gallons. Just like with about everything else in this list, you'll need to cover a good amount of the top of the tank with either a wood lid or aluminum foil or something to keep in heat and humidity, and it just might take a little extra work to keep the temps high enough(55s are rather tall) but once you get the temps right, the size tank provides a GREAT range of temperatures so the snake can choose where he feels most comfortable. If the snake is small provide multiple hides throughout the tank so he doesn't feel trapped in one place, and maybe some fake plants for cover. But once they get settled in, these things explore like no one's business! I can sit and watch my friend's big girl snow corn for hours in her 55 gallon tank! She slithers all over the place and is very curious, plus she is diurnal so it happens during the day!
Hmm.. you could put in a bit of work and make a glass divider for the tank(make sure it is strong, if you don't mind using aquarium silicone to make it permanent this could be cool) and house two green tree pythons... That could be a pretty sweet duplex setup! They are incredible to see, and always a fun impressive animal. They can look so pretty too, you could get two very different looking snakes that would look pretty sweet. The important thing would just be constructing the divider so it works and makes it two tanks! Then use your heating elements in the center or on both ends so each has a comfortable range of temps. But that might be a bit more effort to do
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