Hey folks. Just a few questions from a newbie here. Ive had my BP for about 4 days. His hatch date is June 1st, 2007, and hes around a foot long, havent weighed him yet. He eats a rat pup every five days.

Firstly, I know I need to "handle" him daily, but noone ever says what that means. Do I set him in my lap? Sit him in my hand for a half hour? How do you "handle" them properly to get them used to you?

Secondly, today, I had him out and I was sitting on my bed, and he was going over my arm, but then he tried his best (not the lightning fast movement mind you), but he really tried to wrap around me, and I actually had a tough time prying him off without hurting him. Then his body kept shivering as though he was still trying to tighten, but he was lying flat. THEN, he just shot off away from me out of nowhere. Is he hungry? Scared? Gimme a hand here.

Lastly, I notice that when he's sleeping or nothing has happened recently, his breathing is very shallow, but right after I put him back after a handling, his whole body is inhaling/exhaling, and then he starts moving around in his tupperware dish smelling things and rubbing the walls. Is he scared or bored :S? Thanks for the help guys.