It was mine too, but I didn't get my first one until I'd kept snakes for well over 20 years and was 37 years old! It never occurred to me that I could handle them. I always pictured the huge red tails that people show on the internet, not well fed BI's that are manageable snakes.
Now I have two (a female Ghost BI, Behira, and a male dwarf BCC, Feliz) and love them.
Inquisitive, docile, beautiful, strong, and great eaters, among many traits. They are awesome pets.
Good luck and keep us posted.