I just adopted a 5 year old red tail named Midnight and was told she had a rough past by the store owner. the previous keeper housed her in a 20 gl tank her whole life and her growth is stunted. I'm trying to work with her and help her adjust to a new life though even after several weeks if I enter her room she stares me down and hisses as loud as she can jaws wide open teeth bared and everything. It makes me a bit nervous to try any handling or even get close enough to hook train. I never had to train much since my dumeril boa Athena is so calm that she hangs out in the windows with the cats and wanders my second floor with no issues. I'd like to let Midnight wander as well but I'm not sure how I can help her get there or if it will even be possible.
Thanks for the help