I didn't hold my first one for a while. Now I understand them enough I really don't even think about it before I hold them. They let me know if they really want to be left alone and even then I can "talk them into it". I do have one that snaps at me regularly and after I set him down. Your snake is a Pastel meaning that it has the Pastel gene. The jungle comes from the pattern. Pastels are known for their jungle patterns and there are benefits to both jungle and normal patterns, yours seems to be in the middle leaning towards jungle I think.
thank you. im so excited to get him. gonna have to be careful as i have 2 cats and a dog. My 8 year old son is also very excited. he is the one that picked him out and my bf named him. im the one that is setting up the tank and will take care of him. my bf and son will just "play" with him mostly lol