First let me say I am not an expert on Carpets (I am getting my first one Wednesday ) but from what I have been told and read Carpets can be very "grumpy" when young and through constant handling will calm down as they age. Depending on how much yours was handled this could be a defensive hissing sound and working with her will help her to understand you aren't going to eat her.


On the other hand until you know her better I wouldn't rule out an RI. Does she have any other signs? open mouth breathing, mucus, rubbing head a lot

Keep her in QT for at least a month...even though you don't see mites now eggs can still hatch for another 3 weeks (once laid).

How about some pics now