I picked up a breeder female from a local breeder here for dirt cheap because of her temperment. He was up front and honest about how aggressive she is. And his warnings have come true.. Shes not a nice snake. Like at all. Anything enters that tub gets struck at twice or so before she goes into a screaming hiss and balls up.

I had assumed she was just adjusting to her surroundings because i couldnt get her to eat. She would strike well but i assumed it was just the same aggression enticed by my finger or my snake hook.. Or frankly a cool breeze.

Last night was feeding day. And she hadnt eaten in a few weeks. So i took some more time with her. She would strike... And miss. Or hit but not grab. And then do it again.. I got her wrapped on 1 mouse. An she devoured it. Tried for a second and a rat and an asf.. All the same response.. Strike.. Hit but no grab. Or miss tottally.

She would coild up every 2-4 strikes.. Id leave her for 5 min amd come back and repeat.. Because shes an aggressive snake to begin with im having a hard time figuring if this is a defensive strike or a horribly placed feeding strike. Im also worried if it is a blind or hindered feeding strike if ita going to be passed down to her offspring