I know ball pythons are shy and picky eaters but im wondering how long until they start to get used to things. Ive researched a lot about them and my terrarium seems to be set up how it should be. I got him about a week ago. He stays in his hide all the time. Ive just left him alone hoping he will get used to it. Today i tried to feed him and he wouldn't eat. He curled up into a ball. When i turned the lights off and got quite he unraveled but still wouldn't eat.

My question is where should i go from here. Should i just leave him alone inside of his hide and hope he gets a little less shy. Or should i handle him a little to try and get him used to me. Any advice is appreciated.