I was just curious as to if experienced herpers prefer to let their snakes decide when handling time is? (ie when they're already out and about) or is it okay to disturb your snake when they're hiding out? So far, I just let him decide unless it's been too long and I start to worry, or if I'm not willing to wait till 2 am to feed him.

Along similar lines... about how much sleep do snakes need? I know my cat and cockatiel need a lot more sleep than I do, and it *seems* like Falkor does too but I don't know how much actual sleeping he's doing in there. I know it's a silly question, but I was just wondering. Thanks