Been looking on the site for some general guidelines to handling my bp. For the most part it just says Typically the BP will ball up if scared, will go into an "S" shape if about to strike and will hiss if intimidated. Then it also says every snake has its own personality and these are just generalizations.

I was just curious as to everyone else's experience. I read through the rest of the site and couldnt find any real details on this. Im not afraid of getting bit. I just dont want a feeding response on me. I have been observing her. When feeding she is rather nonchalant about approaching her food and then eating it. She gives no sign of being ready to strike when feeding. I have however, been using live rat bedding to scent her food before I put it in her tank. Im hoping that helps make the distinction between food and me.

When I first got her she would ball up in my hand, or wrap around my arm and stay put. And she was always gentle. Lately when I sit down with her she will crawl around on my bed and look around. She will also rest by my hand and keep flicking it with her tongue. If I move she pulls her head back but relaxes after about a minute. She also has been less gentle lately holding onto my arm or hand more firmly. I dont mind her being more explorative and leaving my side. But her flicking me with her tongue remind me a bit much of before she strikes her prey.

Just wondering what behaviors I should be looking for to know when to put her back in her tank or when I am pushing getting bit. So far I handle her once a week as Ive been feeding her every fifth day.