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Melanie,
I got my first snake on Friday and I must be really lucky cause she has settled in so well. I've handled her now a few times and she's never once tried to strike out at me. She loves sliding around my face, neck and ears and she often tickles me with her tongue. I'd just try and go slowly with your little one and let him/her get used to you and I'm sure before long she will stop trying to bite you. I did read that some snakes don't like strong perfume, so maybe give it a miss for a bit if you do wear perfume.
I fed my little one for the first time on Monday and I didn't attempt to touch her again until tonight cause she made it very clear that she wanted to be left alone. She didn't try to bite or anything but she was being very anti-social and kept retreating into her hide anytime I came near her enclosure.
From what I've read and been told by other snake keepers is that every snake is different. I chose to put my little one straight into her larger enclosure (24" x 18" x 18") and she seems to love it. I have a few hides in there and one is large enough for her to lie on and I often see her just sitting there warming herself under the light.
Good luck and hope your little one calms down soon.
Julie
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