i finally did it and i wasnt has nervous as i thought.this is my first snake i had and really the first snake i have handled besides picking him out when i got him.i took the top off and touched him then i waited and he came out of the tank to my hand which was on the outside and he didnt ball up he just kept moving from my hands and to me.i was only about 2 minutes then i put him back but i really wanted to pick him up out of there so i just took him out again for another couple of minutes.it really wasnt to bad but i still need some time to get used to him.i kinda wish i was holding him now lol