Quote Originally Posted by skinnyrascal View Post
I've handled an 11 foot burmese python which wasn't real hard. He was heavy but I could manage, he was also really chill. I'm strong for my weight but still tiny so I wouldn't have much luck if one decided to coil me though...
That's good. I've always been a sucker for burms and regularly see/play with them in two shops. It just kills me how hard they are so hard to get a hold of them!
But I'm in your situation. I'm only 5'6 and my boa is taller than me. But IMO boas can be more squirmy until they get settled down.