I think the point made about people who have bloods loving them is absolutely true! I got out of ball pythons and keep only bloods.
They're exactly the same as any other snake when young or adult. I think one frightening thing about these to people who keep "balls" for example is the snakes reaction to fear. If a ball python gets scared its gonna curl up or maybe try to get away, bloods get scared and they'll strike. They hold they're own. Haha
Theyre reaction is just a little different is all. But I've got 3 bloods and out of 2 of em I could kiss em right on the top of the head if I wanted to. The female is a little different, but is a complete 180 from how she was when I got her. All 3 of my bloods are big "talkers". They like to hiss.
I guess long story short, work with a healthy CBB baby, handle often, and keep up on proper husbandry. They'll most likely calm down. But each snake is different
Hope this helps.