Potential new BP owner

[RedRabbit]

if it had a pulse at one point they will eat it

This made me chuckle! But aside from that, I do agree. My first two snakes were my ball pythons, and my two boas came after that. The ball pythons are adorable sweethearts, and I don't really regret starting with them. However, the boas are gorgeous, and feel SO much easier and stress-free to keep because of their eager appetites. It isn't just because I had more experience by the time I got my boas either, since their other basic setup and husbandry requirements are pretty comparable to a BP's. For a relatively new keeper, there's nothing that makes you fret and doubt yourself more than seeing your first BP go off-feed for 3+ months with no apparent explanation - and that's even if you already went in knowing about their finicky eating habits.

While it's true that there exist boas that are poor eaters, this seems to be very much the exception rather than the rule. For BPs on the other hand, it often feels like the GOOD eater is the exception to the rule, and is something worth feeling proud and relieved about, haha.

I'd say the only major point where BPs win over boas is that their temper and body language is a bit easier to read for a beginning keeper. BPs are generally mellow and timid, and very visibly so. Boas are usually pretty chill too, but they often default to a more alert stance that you want to be more attentive to. I guess there's the question of max size too, but even then, the smaller variants/localities of boas (especially the males) aren't that much bigger than average adult BPs either - longer yes, but less chunky.

With all that said, OP, the ultimate decision comes down to what you feel is the best fit for you. Whatever you decide on, it will likely be a fascinating learning experience and a beautiful animal to work with.