BP are great as beginner snakes - they're cute, mellow (usually), forgiving, and pretty to look at.

This forum is helpful because the members can help point you in the direction of a well-established eater with a good disposition (or at least someone who is trustworthy enough to believe when they say they'll sell you one).

Normal youngsters aren't too expensive, and adult males are also rather easy on the old wallet if you're looking for something full grown.

If your snake-owner is a responsible and relatively intelligent individual with a true interest in providing for a snake, then there's no reason *not* to have a BP