As babies most will be whippy, musky and maybe bitey, but the good news is with gentle and frequent handling most of them will grow out of it and become sweethearts. But having said that, a frightened or annoyed adult cal king will musk freely, and perhaps attempt to bite if tormented. The thing to remember though is that any snake, no matter how tame it is can suddenly get a bug up it's arse for sometimes apparently no reason and do something unexpected. These situations once analyzed can usually be figured out. This is something YOU will have to get used to and in a sense predict, as most snake bites are the handler's fault, not the sbake's.
In some species there may be differences in temperaments between males and females, but once again, they all have their moods, they're just like us. There are some natural factors that will also alter a snake's mood throughout it's lifetime such as shedding, appetite, temperature and seasonal changes, etc.
Cal kings are wonderful animals, and can make great pets for those (most here) who have the patience and are willing to acquire the wisdom and knowledge of their husbandry. They are not difficult to care for and do seem to enjoy being handled, they will even get attached and recognize their owner/handler, which is always a nice feeling with any animal.
Best of luck to you.
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(i)Klaatu...Verata...Nichtu!(/i)
lol, but I really want a snake that I can hold a lot. Also, are there temperament differences between males and females? Thanks a lot!