Went to an exotic animal expo, now I'm obsessed.

[Lokeenz]

Hello all, just thought I would introduce myself and get some help as well.

So ever since I went to this expo I've been dead set on getting myself a snake. I've done a fair amount of research, and even bought a terrarium. My only problem, is that I can't decide on which snake to get. So if ya'll could make suggestions, I would be really appreciative.

My criteria are this
-Must not cost an absurd amount of money. $400 is my ABSOLUTE max.
-Be able to relax with me, sit on my lap occasionally, be friendly.
-Preferably, be housed in a 36x18 tank. But I may possibly bump up my size to 48x24, depending on what my options are.

I know by now you're thinking, oh he should just get a ball python. Well I'm a stubborn hipster, and everyone has a ball python.

I have also been trying to look at dwarf boa's, but I can't seem to find information on them that is consistent.

So if you could help me out and make suggestions, I would really love you. Thanks.