hi everybody. i am a new member to these forums and i have also bought a new bp for the first time and i am having a problem. i know this is probally common with most bps but i just wanted to see if anybody could help. ive had him/her since april 15 2006 and when i bought him/her the pet store employee said they were "babies" yet its almost 2.5 feet long. everything seems to be pretty healthy. it has eaten 2 live mice within 2 weeks. its deficated once it looks very nice and vibrant (no ashy scales) and at night it is VERY active. the terrarium is set up pretty well (i think) i have a 20 gallon aquarium with astroturf 2 hide spots a few branches for climbing with a heat lamp that stays on/off for 12/12... however every time i even get too close to the aquarium it strikes at me. i understand that its getting use to a new home and needs some space to adapt but its been 2 straight weeks without being handled or bothered at all. i would really be dissapointed to have a snake i cannot handle. is there anything i could do?. any help would be appreciated thanks !!