my female pastel is mean as could be .. I got her from reptimart when I first got into this about a year ago .. I didn't even know about this site at that time .. anyways she was over 2 years old and was mean as hell.. I got her from the bag to tub fine after that everytime she seen me she struck .. got me 2 times one night .. and it wasn't like getting bit by a baby ill tell u that much lol ... anyway she kinda mellowed out over the months .. but the other night I pulled her tub out and was leaning over it and she struck at me hasn't did that in months .. good thing the top was on, anyways I think she is in her post shed so that could be y she is acting so aggressive again .. and she wont eat either .. so i believe those r 2 good signs .. not sure my 1st year paring