I have a 6'+ female boa (BCI) named Bonnie. She is sweet as pie. I use her for an education program, and I can trust her even with kids. She has never so much even gaped at me. I have owned some not-so-nice ones too. My suggestion is that if you're looking for a pet, look for a pre-owned one where the owner is selling it, and can tell you a great deal about it's temerament and even let you hold it. I am not interested in breeding large snakes like boas, so Bonnie is a much loved pet. BUT BE PREPARED...they get BIG!!!