I have both. I only have one Hognose.. and 5 BPs (among other things). If I was going to only have ONE snake (that's a hard thing to imagine in itself) ..and I want a snake fun to hold.. I'd say a Ball over a hognose due to size and temperment. My hognose is fine, but they are small, and for someone to get out, hold, take around,be social with.. a BP is alot more fun.
Second, my corns are fun to take out too, but NOT STILL!