Thanks for all the replies everyone. I agree that all snakes are individuals and the will be good and bad from both. In my experience with boas, most I have owned were really docile. I owned a 8 ft. female that was like a puppy and I took her everywhere with me, but I owned 2 that were monsters. If they were not going to be family pets I could deal with a little more attitude. I don't like getting bit but can deal with it if it happens. If one bit my girl friend or son I would probably have to deal with a major freak out.