Western Hognose Behavior Change and Biting

[Jim Smith]

While this may be a feeding strike, I'm not convinced that it is the result of her not being held frequently so you are perceived as a threat. I believe that the best way to break this behavior is to try to handle the snake at least twice a week for about 10 minutes at a time. She will become used to you and not see you as a threat. Just my two cents worth...