I just got my BP today. He's about 12-16 inches long, doesn't like to stretch out for a measure. Anyway, the pet store (Petco) told me that they tried feeding the BPs today but that only one ate and they didn't know which one it was. So my first question is..when should I try to feed him?

The next part is this - I bought a book on BPs and it said that you should handle your new BP often so that they get used to you. Then I read online that when you get a new BP, you should let it sit for a few weeks, then feed and THEN start handling. Which one has worked best for you?