I have one cranky female that is almost the same way except she is like that with everyone. I have no idea why (that is why her name is mystery). I have had her for around 6 months and she has not changed. She sometimes even strikes the inside of the tub when I am close by as if shes trying to get at me lol. I eventually just got a thin leather work glove and wear it on my left hand (got tired of the bite attempts). If i have to move her i use my left hand first to both warn her i am coming and to fend off the inevitable strike. Once i pick her up she is usually fine but sometimes she keeps on striking. Despite all of the strikes even before the glove i have only been bitten once and i know it doesn't hurt. Only reason i got the glove is i don't want her to surprise me while carrying her and accidentally drop her out of reflex. None of my others are like this and have never tried to strike. Haven't figured her out yet.