It is always nice to hear a positive ending to a story... With that said, I recently purchased a female Sonoran het leopard boa and I must say, the Sonorans are in a class of their own. The breeder warned me about these young Sonorans and that it is their nature as youngsters to be vocal...and he wasn't kidding. Everytime you go into her tub she is immediately very vocal (hissing) at you and waiting to tag you (and she has tagged me). So I've started with the hook and she is slowing coming around. I know that her behavior maybe part of being young and also being defensive, so hopefully she will associate with the hook as not waiting to harm her. At the end, once you do get her out of her tub she is sweet as pie and a delight to handle...