Having been bit before (one was over 12 feet), I have to say it's a psych out. It's in your head. The actuality of being bitten is way less than you think it is. Boas don't have long teeth, just short ones. You might bleed a lot (lots of perforations), but it isn't a deep wound, even from a large boa. I personally think you should try to get over it, but I know some people have some irrational fears. Maybe there's some way you can arrange to get bit by a baby boa? I'll just bet it would be all you need to see that it's really a minor thing. We all have little irrational fears.

You could get a big strong hook and some kevlar gloves but I personally think that takes a lot away from your experience with these docile snakes.

Caden

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