Welcome! There are a few of us here who got back into the hobby after a hiatus. My work demanded so much travel that I had to really minimize my keeping for far too long, but I have been back with a vengeance for a few years now, and am very happy about it.

There's no question that the arboreals are beautiful to see. My Green Tree Python is a fantastic display snake and I enjoy him every day - but I also enjoy handling and working with/training some of my snakes, and the arboreal species don't really appreciate that much interaction.

As long as you've done your research, are up to date on current husbandry, and have your enclosure(s) prepared in advance, it's hard to make a mistake in choosing which type of snake to start with. Good luck, and we'll look forward to updates.