Is it just my BCI?

This thread is for those who own both a royal python and a boa constrictor imperator. I want to hear your take on the differences between the two animals when it comes to handling. In the short time I have had a boa, I've learned how incredibly different they are from ball pythons. Handling is a whole different story. My boa seems like he hates to hang. He cannot stand to not be wrapped around something, so he is very quick to throw his tail or body around to try to grab ahold of something (your arm). Naturally, this scares the hell out of everyone that tries to handle him. I've learned to deal with it, but it still is challenging at times. I do trust him, however, not to bite. He's a very nice snake, just wild sometimes. My pythons are WAY more easy going, though. They will let you place them however you want. Is it just that my boa is still young, and a bit nervous at times, or are all bci's this way? Thanks in advance.

Hey Wizill
Not to worry as mine acts the same shes likes to move and cling to things arms, legs, necks. I just leave mine to move with in reason and for exercise I'll support her tail and let her body droup so she has to pull herself back up to my arm other than that when hold her I always to keep her confortable support her body(midbody) & tail. With my Ball Python he just like to hide out in my shirt pockets or hoods sometimes my hat. Hope that helped, and no worries if it bites it doesn't hurt trust me my girl is approx4.5-5' and I've been kissed a couple times(in the face) just bloody really no pain.
Andrew

ya my big bci is the same way. im sure the little one will be the sma eway once i cant support the whole thing in one hand. haha. but i have to reach into the big guys cage with both hands...one for mid body and one for the tail. usually he just looks around with his head or comes and climbs on me. my bigger one is probably about the same size as andrews, maybe a little bigger...i know i sure as heck wouldnt get bitten. it would scare the crap outa me. haha...i dread the day it happenes. but no doubt, it will.

Not to derail the topic but our AfRock (baby bout 3.5') acts very similar - always looking to hook that prehensile tail around something and get a coil or two around for anchorage. She is never still either (unless she works her way under your shirt on your shoulders - she will just "grind" away then) but doesnt seem to mind hanging headfirst so she can lift that 3/4 of her body and point it at the next nearest person. Extremely different from the balls, who even when exploring have a very cautious deliberate pace by comparison. Much like your BCI Will, folks are reluctant to hold something that active.