I have 2 snakes, both are about 4 months old and I've had them about 3 months. 1 is a bp and the other is a corn. Both are kept in individual vivariums that are maintained for their specific needs. Both are good eaters but very different temperments. Baloo, my bp, is sweet, gentle, and has no problem with me holding her. Frank, my corn, hides all the time and hates it when I pick him up. He's tried to bite me several times, which makes me laugh since his head is the size of my pinky finger nail, and all he accomplishes is running into my finger.

I'm stumped. Should I hold him more? Should I hold him less? I always approach slowly and give him 24 hours after feeding. I don't bother him during shedding either but still he's skittish and takes several minutes to calm down when I do hold him. Advice would be much appreciated.