I have discovered (as mentioned numerous times on here) to be careful around her head and neck - they are a bit nervous of these parts of their body. I pick my little girl up by gently touching her on the side, then putting my hand under and around her middle. She loves being out and I let her roam all over the place - windowsills, heaters (not hot ones) and up our stairs. She seems to like the exercise and then does not want to go back into her enclosure. And when she tries to come back out I usually let her. I think this snake has me figured out!