we have a hand full of bloods. you just have to put the time and energy into taming them down. our newer ones are still bitey but i can handle them, as long as i am careful. the 2 year old is as tame as a ball python. you can kiss her on the head wear her around your neck and she never gives any attitude. when we first got the borneos, they were friggen evil... you couldn't come near the tub without them striking the container trying to get at you.. it's not a snake for someone who's afraid to get bit.. but once you calm them down they are awesome animals.