After a week or so you can start handling them. You will get a feel for the snake and know when they are done. When I got mine I held it for hours....probably not the best thing for her....but at the time I had no clue. Just feel it out. If they are restless...then they are pretty much done. I have one that wants to be out all the time...then I have another that is good for about 15 to 20 minutes and thats it.

Try 15 minutes first...then try a little longer..so on. Also remember not to handle for 48 hours after eating. You want them to be able to fully digest their food.