Too Late to "Tame" My Yellow Anaconda?

[Neon Aurora]

Hello all. I joined a few months back but had a rough semester at university so didn't find the time to really join in. I have one burning question. First let me explain my situation.

I'm 21 years old and got a yellow anaconda when I was 16. It probably wasn't the smartest decision I've ever made, but I will say I made it work. I've had the snake for 5 years now and she is healthy, so I can't have done that bad of a job. Anyways, I wasn't all that experienced with snakes when I got her. I'm honestly more of a gecko person. But, I got her (she was sold to me as female, I have no idea if she actually is and probably never will) when she was just a tiny snake. As far as I'm aware, she was captive bred (she was labeled as such and I don't have any major reason not to believe it). She was very bite-y from the very start. I tried handling her for a while to get her habituated, but after I continued to get bit over and over and reading that they are just nasty by nature (which I know isn't true now, but I believed it then) I started using snake hooks. I've used snake hooks ever since. I would like to get the point where I can at least pick her up and move her without snake hooks so I can clean her tank and whatnot.

The question is: Is it too late for her to become able to be handled with bare hands? Did my lack of ability as a teenager to deal with her make her impossible to handle? She's rather keen on striking repeatedly at me if I get near her. I can usually work inside the take without removing her if I stay far enough away. If I get too close, she'll bite me.

I mean, I suppose I've gotten pretty used to the snake hooks, so if I have to use them for the rest of her life, than no biggie. She isn't really a problem to move around. I feel like it would be nicer for me and for her if I could handle her though. Than I wouldn't have to mess with snake hooks and she wouldn't need to be stressed about my presence (she does tend to coil when I reach the snake hooks in).

I feel bad that I made irresponsible decisions as a young person, but I'm determined to keep this snake as happy and healthy as possible until the end of her life regardless.

Any input is appreciated.