Best pythons or boas??

[Bogertophis]

Looks are definitely not everything for me, IMO all snakes look cool (show me an ugly snake) and I love high contrast colors as much as the next guy, but I would be more than happy with a "regular" looking morph or "dull" looking snake.
Temperament is also not a huge thing (as long as they aren't venomous ) because I am willing to work with defensive snakes.
It's more about the husbandry and if I can provide the needs and a happy life for the animal. If I can't provide those needs now or in the future I won't even consider getting said snake.
I have nothing against BPs and think they are awesome snakes, however I would like something more active.

I meet many ppl who really know nothing about snakes but are curious when I've done "meet & greets" with some of my snakes at the local Wildlife Expo: many people think that all pythons are HUGE, & are quite surprised to find out that "this is a real python" ("see those heat-sensing pits?"), LOL.

As far as activity, most snakes aren't exactly in "track & field" but it's nice to have snakes that don't stress out easily from a "change in scenery". The "Wildlife Expos" I've been participating in have lasted an average of 4+ hours with a crowd around me for most of that time. I take 3 or 4 snakes with me & switch off, giving them short breaks. None of my snakes have ever freaked out or "misbehaved"...but we're all really tired after it's over, lol. Sadly we won't be doing it this year, "thanks" to the pandemic.

I think all snakes look pretty cool too...they each fill different niches in nature, & their colors & appearance reflect that. Spotted pythons start out in nature eating tiny lizards, then gradually as they get larger they also get braver & able to take small rodents...so they actually PREFER f/t pinkie mice for first meals. They can be instinctively afraid of pinkie mice...that's actually why I got this python! Her owner was a jerk who was disgusted that she kept refusing to eat live pinkies, he was UN-willing to feed her f/t, & he was going to "stick her in the freezer"! After much conversation, I offered to take her off his hands (I pre-paid the air shipping, sent him the packing materials & told him exactly how to do it) & promised to buy her from him IF she was as he had described (ie. she was not sick, just fussy about eating), & as I reminded him, if he was just going to stick her in the freezer, what did he have to lose anyway? So she came to live with me (as a very small yearling), & within a few hours of her arrival by Fedex, I could tell by her behavior that she was looking for food, so against the advice I generally give ppl (NOT to feed right away) I fed her & she wolfed down 3 f/t pinkies like nothing! She'd have taken more but I said no. I've never had a bit of trouble getting her to eat & I couldn't resist rubbing it in, how she ate immediately. I paid him as promised.

You sound a bit like me, btw...I don't mind a challenge with "defensive" snakes & I've had my share, but this spotted python wasn't ever one of them. She's a cool snake. It's actually helpful to have snakes with different personalities...they manage to teach us more that way. You have the right attitude...putting the snake's needs first, and making sure you can provide for that snake. I think you'll be a good keeper.