I'm one of those people who wants absolutely nothing to do with any snake of any kind or size.
Frankly, I don't care how friendly you say your pet boa is. If you come near me with that thing, I will 100 percent never speak to you again. And if I'm being honest, I'll also probably cry a little because my fear runs that deep.
So suffice it to say, I'm not a big fan of this story.