Issues with three month old BP settling in.

[WhompingWillow]

It's a good sign that she struck and coiled. Some folks give a little tug on the F/T rodent once the snake has coiled to mimic a struggle and further entice them.

You could also try covering the cage with a towel or something to darken it while the snake is eating. We do this for most of our new snakes until they've had at least a few meals or until we get more familiar with their temperament.

What's the weight on your BP compared to the rat pup you offered? I imagine that a rat pup is fine at 3 months, but different companies/people can have different size definitions.

As has been mentioned, the hair dryer trick is also invaluable.

Good luck!