As a general rule, they are notorious for being very defensive, but that's certainly not to say that certain individuals won't or can't make decent captives, especially with an ongoing regimen of gentle handling. There are no "absolute" rules when it comes to animals in my 42 long years of snake keeping.

I don't know if there is a sexual dimorphic tendency for any size difference between the two sexes though.

Good luck!, ~Doug
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