First . . . A Boelen's?! Is it too late for me to board the snake fan envy train? That's my dream species right there

Reptileexperts and Felidae really said it for me best. Boelen's are very different and do have very different requirements from other pythons -- and being a cooler-climate, higher-elevation animal, they do grow slow. Especially a female. Your girl is young, there is plenty of time. You've probably already seen this, but in case it has more tips: http://www.boelenspythons.com/home.html