He handled her in front of me when I picked her up from his house. He got her out of her tank and put her in a pillow case for me for the ride home. She was calm as anything. Didn't move an inch the whole ride home. Got home, started getting her out of her pillowcase and into her cage again when she lunged at me the first time. I chalked it up to travel stress and just didn't mess with her.

I also seperated them, as you guys said to do. The plastic box/tub I have her in is similar to the one I feed them in, but I different color. It's got my wooden drawing board over it with books on top of it because she's a damn strong snake. I don't have to work tomorrow, so I'll drive around and see what I can find as far as housing goes.

My boyfriend is aware of how she's been acting. He actually laughed at me when I told him she bit me. He's decided he wants to name her Absinthe. It kind of ruins the surprise for Christmas, that he's getting a snake, but all he knows is she's a snake. He doesn't know the kind or color or anything.

I'm not afraid of her, or spending a lot of time trying to tame her. My family is guilty of taking in pets that no one else wants. My favorite dog is one of the ones we rescued that when we got her was scared of her own shadow. I know there is a difference between abused animals and aggressive snakes, but the point is, I know it takes time, and that there are always going to be setbacks every now and then.

For awhile today, when I had Puppy out and roaming about my room, and just Absinthe in the large cage, I had the lid off and let her watch me for a few minutes before reaching in and rubbing her back. She didn't seem to mind this time. Didn't lunge or jerk away. Stayed away from her head. She just laid there. Left her alone for awhile. When Puppy calmed down and stopped being so active, I moved her from the cage to the tub. She pulled back like she was going to strike, but didn't. So I think I was right about assuming the small tank is one of her issues.

My boyfriend will love her anyways, even if she is a bully. One of our dogs is too. Hates everyone but Tim. Even me. That dog is evil haha. Knowing Tim, he'll probably turn Absinthe into a one person snake in no time, if it's possible with her.

I'm still open to suggestions though about what could be making her so aggressive, and ways to tame her =] The internet only tells you so much. It's nice to hear from people with experience.