Hello and welcome! I'm also a non-BP owner, at this time. I have 2 rosy boas and a desert tortoise (as far as herps are concerned). I had been working on my husband though, and a couple weeks ago he finally agreed to letting me get a ball python! We are just waiting until he finds a job (recently discharged from the active army). So I'll send some "let's get a BP" vibes your way, and maybe your husband will give in too!