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    Patience, for sure. It's unusual for BPs to be nippy, but some are- and like you said, it's combined with hunger too.

    For snakes that are literally afraid of us, it can help to cover them with a small towel while you hold them for at least 30 minutes- giving them time to get used to your scent & touch, while being unable to see you or bite you for being "scary" to them. In time, if you do this, most snakes learn to feel safe (hiding under a towel) while learning to recognize us by our scent & touch, so that when you finally start letting them peek out, they aren't so apt to bite you.

    You'll still want to keep your movements slow & your hands UNDER her as much as possible, while she get used to the idea of you being so close & yet not being a threat to her. I'd say it's very possible that her previous owner wasn't all that nice to her either- pity snakes can't talk- she may have been teased or handled roughly- assume she has reasons for her opinion of you so far & try to forgive her & help her get beyond her past. I think she will, in time. I hope so.

    Whatever you do, remember she's not "mean" or "aggressive" but just defending herself. It's up to you to show her she's finally safe with you.
    Last edited by Bogertophis; 08-08-2022 at 01:40 PM.
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