Quote Originally Posted by Timbuktu View Post
ok tonight I went to try to handle her and she was curled up with her neck in an S shape and she was fallowing the movement of my hand. does this sound like I should attempt to pick her up or leave her alone. I am not afraid to get bit I have been bit before but are snakes like other animals where if they bite and it keeps you at bay that they will learn to bit every time they don't want to be messed with? I just don't want to do anything to mess up her temperament if that is even possible. thanks.
Yes, they can "train" you and learn what behavior has worked in the past to keep you at bay - including this "S"ing up. If you can, the next time you attempt this - get something to lightly touch her on her head (the bottom of a water bottle works well but really anything will do) so that she ducks her head and then just pick her up quickly and confidently.

Then sit down and have some quiet time with her.

I don't think that you'll be affecting her temperment - right now you're just building trust with her.