I handle mine about once a week when I clean cages and check water. I've got over a hundred snakes so I don't have the time to give a lot to each individual. The snakes don't seem to mind.

I really would like to discourage anyone from taking their snakes out to the mall or on walks in public places. That's just asking for trouble. Sure, people may do this with their dogs but that's beside the point. There are enough people out there with snake phobias that this would be a real good way to get new municipal rules and regulations passed that would not do our hobby any good.