I don't have any personal experience with them but they have always been a favorite of mine and am hoping to get one myself. From the research i have done i have found the easiest way to get them out of the cage is to use removable PVC perches. You can heat them up with a torch and twist them, then paint them to give them some texture and to make them look more naturalistic. So then you simply remove the perch lessening the stress on the animal and simply slip the little guy or girl off. And if youre really afraid get a hook or some snake gloves. And i wouldn't expect a great "pet" snake because its not expected like a ball python but i can't wait to get one myself either as a display only or a nice handleable snake they are hands down my favorite snake out there.