Quote Originally Posted by OhhWatALoser View Post
He specifically wanted an animal that is more on edge. Not that I've handled a lot of boas, but they have mostly been pretty calm. Carpets on the other hand, being on edge I would call normal.
Anytime someone wants to handle one of my carpets, "Yes it's tame, but also a carpet python - I make no guarantees." They are pretty quick snakes and the wrong movement can sometimes trigger a reflexive strike - instincts are just stronger in some snakes.