Hello! I've never interacted with a BP before this sweetie was basically dropped off with me (started as pet sitting for a weekend but the friend wasn't able to take him back) so I'm not familiar with their behavior . He's around 3 1/2 ft, shedding normally, and has absolutely no problems feeding at all or being picked up even by strangers; he hasn't hissed or anything like that. But when he is being held he tends to roam/move a lot, unlike people who just like wrap them around their neck and the snake just chills there (I haven't done that, it still intimidates me a bit to hold him in general lol). His tongue flickers and he seems to be exploring/sniffing, and doesn't recoil when you touch near his head.

Is that a good sign that he's not balling up defensively, or is that him trying to escape because he's stressed out from being handled and wants to get away?