This is not aggression, this is defensive behavior. He could be nearing a shed, this can make snakes irritable and when their eyes cloud over it is easy to startle or scare them, so they can feel defensive during this time.
Are you handling him often? Give him at least a day after he eats, then gently take him out. Don't put your hand in and take it away quickly when he looks at you, and don't bother trying to pick him up if his neck is in the S shape and he's going to strike. Just go in there and pick him up at the center of his body, scooping him from below. Don't wave your hand in front of his face, and just generally don't restrain him much. Be his ground, essentially. Unless he is shooting out of your hands, obviously then you'd stop him lol.
You'd be surprised about how much of a difference it makes when you go in with confidence but not in a scary way. If you are hesitant and go in then go out and pull your hand back a lot, that changes the whole game for the snake. It means he can control you, and that's not what you want.
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