...I was responding to the poster directly above that response that was talking about getting snapping turtles at age 13, not the OP.
I've said multiple times that I think the OP has done their research and, while I wouldn't recommend a BP as a first snake, that it certainly can be done. Did you even read my most recent post?

My reasons for recommending another snake prior to a BP (which MANY people did on this thread, so I'm not sure why my post was singled out) in an ideal situation is that someone who is completely unused to checking temps/humidity/ect. has a lot more leeway with temperate species until they get their husbandry correct, the lifespan is shorter for someone who doesn't actually know whether or not they'll really enjoy keeping snakes, and the setup is cheaper for someone who may have limited funds.
Does this mean no one can get it right with a BP their first time around? No. It's just my opinion that a BP isn't THE ideal beginner snake.