Quote Originally Posted by Aeries View Post
So I've had my new Hogger for over a week now, and she ate just fine. Everytime I open up the cage, she starts hissing and flaring at me. Once I get her out she calms down and is just fine.
How should I handle this? Should I leave her alone for a while longer, or should I pick her up and try to handle her freaquently?

Any tips?
Assuming you did the 3 settling-in days, handle her once every day for 15 minutes (preferably at the same time each day when you can). Hognose snakes are harmless, and will not bite unless it's feeding time. They sure have a good bluff though and mine always startled me at the beginning, but now I'm used to it.