Mine is 3 weeks of having him and is very timid. When I old him he's shook but easies up a bit,but is still very scared of me...f/t ,feeders he strikes within 2 seconds. ,comes out often and stands up and slithers around..watches my cats and my cats watch him...just me he is scared of. But never hisses or strikes at me,he is very gentle and sweet,I love him,he's great