If anyone remembers, I have a baby Colombian boa. He was born July of '06. I had posted a thread seeking help in calming his little butt down. I've been following the helpful tips kind people here have given me, and I've made just a little bit of progress, but it shows that there IS hope!

Before, he would strike at me madly and flail in my hands as if I were just about to put him in my mouth and chomp him to bits. Last handling session (about 5 days ago...he goes off feed and gets stressed if i handle every 2-3 days, as someone suggested somewhere), he only struck at me ONCE! Then he just worked at trying to escape my hands. He hasn't hissed at me at all, and does not strike at me through the tub anymore!

I moved him from the smallish enclosure he was in, as I've been told boas can get "territorial." That seems to have made a difference, too. When he was in the smaller enclosure, he'd strike at the glass, and hiss whenever I opened it. Now when I open the enclosure, he'll stretch up to look at me as if to say, "C'mon. I DARE you." Yes, he's still trying to seem intimidating, but after only being struck once this last handling session, I must say, I am becoming less and less afraid of him...NO WAY will I take off those gloves, however. I don't trust him THAT much.

I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU, to all that gave me suggestions.
I'm working hard at taming this little beastie, and it's so rewarding, I'm glad I'm putting forth the effort. I promise pictures just as soon as he stops being so testy! I currently cannot snap a photograph with a snappy snake just waiting for me to let my guard down. I can't wait until I can get some nice shots of him, though. He's a gorgeous little guy.

I'm still praying he mellows out before he gets 6'+! I do have people to help handle him when he gets that big, but I do NOT have heavy enough gloves/clothes for those teeth, and I don't know where to find 'em, either!

Take care for now!