Yes, boas are not as nervous or as easily stressed as BPs. However, each snake is an individual. I handled my baby from day one, but I would generally recommend waiting a day or two and then only handle for maybe a few minutes at a time for the next couple days. Once he's eaten his first meal for you, then handle away! Many boas seem to enjoy the interaction.... Peaches was handled from day one and ate her very first f/t meal ever (she ate live for the breeder) 3 days later.