Before handling Boas with a possible attitude, I always squirt some hand sanitizer on my hands/arms. I don't use gloves, but I will open a t-shirt and slowly drape it over the Boas front third, and then gently pick them up. It's often the case that the snake will bite when coming in quickly with your bare hands. I've received a few bites after petting a dog or cat, thus one reason for the sanitizer. Their are those boas that are more peaved, and gloves would definetely be useful, but be slow and calm upon initial contact.
I use Aspen bedding, but I've also used newspapers for years. Avoid the Cedar shavings, and things that are hard to clean up. I've heard mixed opinions about Pine shavings, but I personally don't know. Aspen is safe , and affordable to me, but I do feed in tubs without shavings.
Take care, David
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--aka DMOG68

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