[A nervous chuckle.]

We're still being metaphorical, right? Because for the record, I don't really bite. Unless you're a burger!

[He tries to sell that with a sheepish smile. A little humor to defuse the tension! Even though he's the one mostly feeling tense. At least she doesn't seem like she'll 'bite'. And if she is able to keep snakes off of him, that could be helpful...]

But, um, yeah! I appreciate the offer. If you can keep them out of my hair, I'd really appreciate it! I'm just trying to figure this place out.