I agree with everyone else. Even barely touching one of the animals could cause them to move quickly and ball up, and this would tare the males penes. Do not disturb them at all. Your friend needs to wait till the male is finished. They usually only lock up for a few days at a time then take a break. Durring the break is when you remove the male. I also share snakes with my best friend. With do projects together. I work with his animals on a everyother day basis so I know the status of his animals. This would be the only way I would by pass the quarintine process. I know his animals are healthy and he knows mine are healthy.

Matt