Thanks for your feedback BCR, the activity level you describe is close to what I was assuming a BRB would have. It is good to know that most tame down pretty well too.

Gio- yes he is from Tom McCarthy (whom I highly recommend). He is almost 4 feet now and is a blast to handle. I like the idea of adding a snake that will be a little longer than him at adulthood, but not put on as much weight as a boa.

I like the looks of both the BRB and JCPs, which is why it is so hard to choose. I would like to eventually keep both, but am not sure my husband would be cool with that... especially considering that I'd eventually also like to add a BCI, a STP, and probably a couple more balls.

I will probably just have to see what they have at the show and go from there. Their setup needs are similar, so either way, I could have a setup waiting that would work for either.

I am also curious on sizes.. I know that JCPs and BRBs are similar in size, but which get larger males or females of both species (I'm assuming females)?