hey guys i'm new to the forum and new to owning a ball python too. i just got my bp a week ago and i have been letting it chill in its tank so far. i handled it some after i brought it home for a couple days and it was shy at first but would warm up and started moving around. i put it in its tank for about 5 days now and i'm about ready to try to start handling it again. whenever i get near the tank however if it is out and sees me it will stop and look at me then slowly go back into a hide. is it to early to start handling it? should it be confident enough to stay out in the open before i mess with it or does it just need to get used to me? and also would it be alright to pick up its hide to get it out sometimes or should i just leave it alone when it is in there? thanks!