thanks guys!

she seems very comfortable around people and her strikes are not defensive at all. obviously im going to keep at it and help her get out of the constricting my hand habit. i would imagine that by hook training and regular handling she'll grow out of it pretty quick. i'd rather not have a full grown carpet constricting me every time i handled her...

she does have a great feeding response though. she barely lets me get the lid of her tub before striking at her food.