Raven,
Beautiful little boy you have there! Concerning his color, I would imagine it's the camera picking up some light influence---but Kona also looks like he's growing out of those baby silvers, too. He will lose that gray color the older he gets and turn a more tan/brown.

What kind of boa is he? He looks like he might have a little CA mixed in---which might account for some flightiness---but maybe not. Some little boas are just terrified of everything, or they're territorial, bitey, etc. Be aware that some never truly grow out of it... though most should respond to gentle handling with time.

I have a hypo kid that's perfectly gentle outside of his cage... but you don't want to stick your hand in his cage first thing. He coils up and hisses, very plainly stately that this is his area and you need to leave, NOW.

Anyway, I find I have rambled on once again about boa kids, lol. He really is a nice looking boy! Thanks for sharing!