I got my two BCI's as adults and they are absolute sweethearts.
Elenore is supposedly a female at about 5.5-6 feet. Her largest girth is about the size of a Coke can. I rescued her from twin toddlers dragging her out of her tub everyday and also from a Pit Bull trying to get to the snake while loose or in the tub.
Punch the supposed male is 7 feet long and the largest girth is just shy of a half gallon milk jug.
(I really think that he is a she and she is a he)
I did not know any better and bought him off CL as a Suriname. The guy said he measured him at 10 feet, but I knew he was wrong and didn't care since I liked the snake.
I actually rescued Punch as well because he was a free roamer. The guy said that his Pit Bull tore up the snake's cage.
I handle them fairly often with complete confidence that they will not bite. I spot clean their enclosure without removing them with no fear whatsoever.
If I ever do get bit, I know that it will be due to my fault and complacency probably during feeding.
I feel that Boas are a step up from BPs and just enjoyed in a different manner. And make a much better display snake as well.
Elenore, first two pictures
Punch
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