I definitely feel you on lookin at pictures! And yes the pics in that thread literally look like there from my boa (who I have yet to name)

And I think I will hook train. It only takes an extra minute when you get them out to handle so no harm in doing it. He seems to be adjusting quite well. I'm hoping to build a viv that's got some height to it for him to perch on and climb because boy.. He is a climber