Dumerils are awesome - they are slightly heavier bodied than BCIs but not as big overall. I doubt you'd be "crushed" by a Dum.They can sometimes be finicky eaters, but as it was already stated, they will do much better if you don't feed "on schedule" and allow them to defecate prior to their next meal. They are very calm, interactive, and docile snakes.
BCIs are outstanding! My 2 females in particular are kittens and love to be out and watch tv with me. They are totally sweet. And, unless I did something stupid, like rub rat all over my face, I doubt either one would ever bite my face.A male BCI will generally stay under 7ft, although of course there are exceptions.
Hog Islands will be a bit smaller, although there are exceptions here too. They can sometimes be a bit more sensitive though. Central Americans are known for being a bit pissy and nippy.
BRBs are somewhat nippy as babies, but generally calm down nicely with regular handling. They do require higher humidity and have somewhat more strict husbandry requirements.
Rosy boas and Sand boas are remarkable little snakes. They do stay quite small - about the same as your ball python in fact but more slender-bodied. I have heard they both have very nice personalities though. If you want a very small boa, go with a Rosy. They are extremely under-rated!
I suggest that you attend a few expos and handle a few different varieties of boas to get a feel for what you like. They more you handle, and the more breeders you talk to, the more you'll feel comfortable with one species over another. This is the fun part!!
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