thanks for the kind words. Our Hoggie is a funny little thing. When I try to get her out she hisses faintly, but otherwise acts like she could care less. My wife doesn't believe me cause she will not hiss when my wife's around. I got hissed at three times last night, my daughter and I were laughing. As soon as my wife walked over, she didn't hiss again. My wife took her from me and said I was crazy. I love this snake and we're lookin' for at least one more.