Quote Originally Posted by Enser54 View Post

I've read that they are a bit hostile, but how mean are they really? And do they grow out of this as they get older?

Another thing I have read is that they have musk glands and can emit an awful smell... has anyone here smelled this first hand, if so how bad is it??

How much do these snakes already cost? I'm in contact with two sellers, one for $200 including shipping, another for $130 with free shipping... does the higher price probably mean better quality, or is $200 a bit too much for such a snake.

I'm sure I have more questions but these are whats on my mind right this minute...
Each individual animal is different. In general, they are more aggressive than your average Corn Snake/Ball Python. I have seven Amazon Tree Boas, two juveniles, five adults. Out of the five adults, two never calmed down and are still quite aggressive. The other three are very calm and docile, but they were like that as neonates. With these guys, I'm going to say, once aggressive, always aggressive.

Their musk isn't awful in comparison to some nerodia species. Then again, no musk smells like roses. On the 1 to 10 scale, I'd give it a 6.

Price is dependent on color. The less pattern, generally, the more expensive. Solid Reds, Oranges, Yellows come with a pretty steep price tag ($250-$500).
Halloweens, Garden Phase, etc are generally below $150.

Look here for some of the animals different breeders are selling. Don't forget to check the sellers reputation on Fauna Classifieds under the BOI section. http://market.kingsnake.com/index.php?cat=33

I thought I saw a fairly attractive (Red and Orange) Candy Cane for $150 plus shipping.