I have only dealt with ball pythons. Never been around red tail boas. All of the BP's I have had have all been docile. Never snapped at me, or anything like that. Not afraid of getting bit. Would just rather not. So, if your messing with a RTB, and everything you do. The thing has to come mess with u. Well, not that. More like stare u down. I really cant describe it, really. He really wasn't handled much when I got him. And, Im guessing he was underfed. He eats like a pig, and has gotten bigger since I got him. (about a month ago). Im sure if I stuck a rat in his face everyday, he would eat it. But, I aint trying to power feed him. He is allegedly 6yrs old. But, he is only about 4.5ft long. So, what Im asking is... Could this be due to neglect and/or under feeding it???