Gotta love the 'tude! With luck, that lovely will calm down with age. However, every once in awhile, you get a glimpse of that 'tude in an older snake. And you know they're at their most hissed when you see that nice flair along the edge of the belly!
And sorry for the high-jack. I couldn't resist...and both of these girls tagged me royally when I had to get them.