Snakes that wrap around your hand

[The Serpent Merchant]

I suppose what I am looking for is a snake that doesn't constantly move as if it's trying to run away, but rather one that tends to latch on and stay. I had guessed some species might have a genetic predisposition for this type of behavior, as in a diurnal surface species that frequently flee predation with speed but maybe it's just the individual?

Honestly the snake you are describing is a ball python. My carpet python won't sit still in my hand at all, and most other that I have seen are the same way. Tree boas and pythons tend to be aggressive and really are better as display animals vs pets to hold.

While they might get a bit bigger than you would like Dumeril's Boas are some of the most laid back and beautiful snakes readily available.

here is my dumerils:



In this picture she is just a baby. They grow very slowly, males tend to be smaller than females (like most snakes) It takes them 3-5 years to fully grow, so by the time they are you should be comfortable with the size. Adults average 4-6 feet.