Hello all! I hope this is the right place to post this!
My partner and I just bought a ball python after a bit of planning but there are a few things that we are getting mixed information about.

A bit of information:
He is a genetic stripe ball python
He is in blurry eyed stage of shedding
He is eating frozen mice

Firstly our tank is at a ambient temperature of 80 degrees. Its around 93 degrees in his basking spot. Is this fine or too hot? (100 watt bulb)

Secondly we were told we should start handling him immediately but with some research it seems that we should be leaving him alone until his first successful fed (which would have to be after he sheds). Should we be handling him (hes handled wonderfully) or should we leave him to get adjusted and shed?

He also likes to hold his head up (as seen in the picture) he looks absolutely adorable, but I wanna make sure this isn't a sign of stress http://imgur.com/hndBENn

Any additional advice or help is more then welcome!

Thank you!