Quote Originally Posted by crystal View Post
why does he do this?
Snakes hiss because they want to be left alone, it doesn't necessarily mean they're aggressive. My 7' BCI will often hiss if I try to pick him up when he's in a comfortable spot, but he has never attempted to strike and I feel comfortable letting my kids handle him (supervised). Just stroke his back a little and gently pick him up. He should stop hissing when he is out of his enclosure and realizes that you're not a threat.