Description: I have had this chic for 2 years and she has never struck at anything other than food. She doesn't rattle at anything other than a huge rat sometimes. I know and usually abide by the "rules" of dealing with venomous snakes, but with her there has been quiet a few tims when I have free handed here just like you would a kingsnake, althoughI don't recommend anyone EVER doing so. It's just weird, a Western with NO attitude....