Do you know the general region of its heritage, such as "Colombian" or Central American?

Cooler temps in some reptile show facilities make for less aggressive boas.

Most boas grow out of defensive aggression, some have aggressive moods that come and go all their lives, and some are just plain always on the defense.

I have had a BCI (generic colombian) that was mean for a few months then became calm from then on. I have had a central american that was mostly calm but had his moments from time to time. I have a Sonoran that is mean all of the time.

The "frequent gentle handling sessions" method to tame a boa works for most boas but not all. Some localities are more prone to defense, especially the smaller races.

Keep up with the handling. You will know in time which boa you have. Remember that baby snakes of any type are often quick to defend themselves. Make sure your cage is not overheated. A very warm boa will be more active and possibly agitated. Do not confuse food aggression with defense. All boas seem to relish feeding time, and they will often be in strike mode when the cage is approached. The "tame" boas often release from strike mode when gently touched or pulled with a snake stick. Unless really hungry.

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