Getting a BP

[Daybreaker]

I totally agree with you. I'm not looking to take it into public. I'm just looking to sit down on the couch/computer and have it there. What do you consider "moderation", and for how long at a time MAX?
I will consider a Boa, but I have a 6ft limit for a snake, or I will have to get rid of it =(

A few times a week is moderate to me, but it depends on who you ask. Personally I only bring mine out if their tubs/vivs need to be cleaned and for photo shoots and at most that's 10 minutes per snake if even that.

I'd look into dwarf boa males, but note that snakes have individual personalities. A few of my boas have no issue hanging out but a few are pretty squirrely and don't like to sit still.

I think you need to look more into a Hogg Island Male. They can be had way under your budget, and you can pick out a real nice one.
Won't get too big...probably max out around 4' long, but girthy like a BP....slow-ish moving, and like to chill...

Hog Island boas are spelled with only one "g"

My Hog girl is actually pretty active out of the tub and doesn't quite like to be held as much as my other boas but it depends on the snake. More handling should calm down *most* snakes.