My first snake was a BP. The only issues I've had are one bad shed (Not long after I got him, didn't have husbandry right - he's had several great sheds since), and refusing food a few times (All f/t, never refused live). Once the husbandry is right, they are great. My first BP has an awesome temperament, and our second one has chilled out a lot in the week or so since we've had him.