Rescue question

[RepTylE]

Okay I'm bored........ I recently rescued a very nice Suriname Redtail Boa. She has turned out to be the most calm and trustworthy reptile I ever saw. I can have her out and she just curls up on my lap or lays drapped around my shoulders. She has become my favourite now.

I was told at the time that I agreed to take her that she was very nippy and skittish and that for god's sake I should wear gloves to handle her. Well needless to say, I don't need gloves lol. I was wondering if anyone else ever adopted/rescued an animal that was reputed to be be wild and unmanageable only to find it to be one of the best animals they ever worked with.
Just curious........