Is JUST like that, LOL! I handle it somewhat regularly, but it is still cage defensive and I do use a hook at times to remove it from its tub still and then usually carefully deposit it in my hand and slowly encourage it out of its protective coil and handle it for awhile during cleaning time, etc.
I believe I am somewhat lucky in regards to locality with this ones temperment and even though I named it Sassy and call it a b*tch when we don't agree, I think she is a he because since I've adopted it a few years back... it has hardly grown. So, since central americans are a bit smaller than some of their more common boa relatives and even still, males a bit smaller than females, it makes my life a little easier! Especially since CA's can have a very 'defensive' attitude, which mine does ;p
In that respect, and based on above experience, I agree with all other responses given, tackle the problem now and get it comfortable with human handling! Because if you have a common boa, even if it's a male and doesn't grow bigger than 6 ft, it will pack a bigger punch in 2 years than it ever could now if it bites you! LOL! Imagine a 10 ft cranky female boa, now that would slow me down a bit... Even my 9ft female is regarded with caution and respect, and she is tame and handled regularly... I probably wouldn't be as fond of her if I had to wear armor to move her! ;p JK!
Good luck with your baby! Follow what others have recommended so far, and you should have no problems. A couple of my boas offspring held back from a litter this year also did the same thing, were fine and a month later hissing like they ascended from hell and leaping at me like popcorn, a month or so of hooking and braving the storm later, they can be taken from their tubs by hand!
Don't fear and don't give up!
Sorry, I'm all hyped up on caffeine and wrote you a story! Can't help myself, I ramble when it gets late and I'm drinking coffee!
Steph S.

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