That is probably a very good choice. My balls taught me a lot about husbandry and handling that made the transition to boas easier. My boas are babies, but there is a definite difference in power and how they grow. Starting with a BP will be good for you. Just make sure you take the time to choose the paint job you want, and not just what's cheapest so you can have it sooner. Because let me just say, if you don't get your first choice the first time, you'll just end up acquiring more than you initially intended within a few years. I'm sure others can vouch for that. Haha. I have a list of different morphs I want...and somehow it just keeps growing...weird...