handling is giving it to the rescue worker, housing is the rescue facility. tips is research more and handle your boa and when your ready for a snake that could get 15 + foot get a captive breed one, trust me no offence but i don't want to hear of another big snake killing or injuring a keeper. toooooo much negative look on the big snakes at moment so yea. please, IM not trying to offend but as post above im looking out for a fellow herper.