Ok I have my Husbandry down and my snake has ate but I have a few newbie questions. Here is a little background.

I have had my snake for a little over two weeks left her completely alone for a week and her first feeding try was a failure because of me she was very excited about eating but I scared her. the second feeding attempt she ate and I have given her three days alone.

now my questions:

when and how should I begin handling? Me and my wife are anxious to try to handle her but I don't want to rush it. She is always in her hide so I don't want to scare her.

and I have a question about behavior. when I get near the cage lately she looks at me and follows my movement is this normal or does she think I am something to eat? she also puffs up and acts scared if I take the top of her tub to change the water etc. is this normal? when I have lifted her hide to check on her she puffs up and sometimes hides her head under her body(cutest thing ever) or she puffs up and moves her head back away from me? is this all normal? It is obvious she is scared of me so I don't want to get bit or stress her out but I know they are shy snakes so maybe they always do this?

Sorry for the long post but I just dont know what behavior is normal or what her behaviors mean exactly any help would be great. thanks.



Brandon