I have had several young BPs that had an attitude but that went away after a week or 2. Don't really know how much experience you have with them but most just grow out of it the bigger and more comfortable they become. Whenever I pick up a nervous hatching I do it away from its head and then place in on the palm of my hand to see the reaction. If it sits there and starts to explore a bit then we are on the right track. If it either strikes at me or balls up real tight I just put my hands together palm to palm and create a "hide". Then I just go watch tv or something. The snake will start peeking its head out and exploring when its ready. I don't have huge collection but that's what has worked for me so far.