BCIs are similar to ball pythons only as far as temps and humidity goes. Their basic care is fairly simple other than the fact that they need a large cage. A fully grown male BCI should not be in anything less than a 4x2x2 enclosure and females should have closer to a 6x2x2. Tubs do not work well for an adult BCI, although you can easily grow out babies in progressively larger tubs until they are adults. While boas are not giants, you should be prepared to have a LARGE snake if you get a boa. Their strength is very impressive....
BCIs are amazing animals! They have so much personality and actually seem to enjoy being held. And there is NO comparison between a BCI and a ball as far as feeding response! Boas are not called garbage disposals for nothing and will often hit so hard they destroy the rat in the process....
I personally recommend starting with a baby and raising it up. That is very rewarding and satisfying - and allows you to get comfortable with their outgoing in-your-face personalities while it is still small.
But be warned - boas are addictive. Betcha can't have just one......
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