I did boas for years, before becoming ball python exclusive, lol. Yeah these little guys (I have all males) are nothing. I had an argentine boa that pulled my knee to my arm once a little more then I cared for, now that was strength and a rush. Lol, But joking a side They seem pretty strong for their size. I won't use heavy hides. I have a spider who likes to push his hides to the top of the tank when he knows it's feeding day. And I use large zoo med corner dishes, and they push those around like no problem. My Enchi pin lost/damaged a couple head scales once lifting his bowl, thankfully he healed fine.