The fist couple of times I picked her up, I just reached in, because I never thought she would bite me. Now I'm hesitant, but I'll give it a try.
If the nipping really bothers you, you can pick up a pair of snake handling gloves or even use some clean gardening gloves that don't penetrate easily. Wear a long sleeved sweater and try to keep her away from your face. Out of curiosity, where did you pick her up?