Welcome to the forum and the wonderful world of snakes. I recently adopted a BP myself, and he's getting ready to shed, first time since I've had him! His skin is loose, his belly is pinkish, and his eyes are starting to turn blue! He doesn't seem to mind being handled, though, but just in case I'm doing it just long enough to remove him from the enclosure to change bedding, spray some water, and change his water. I don't want to stress him too much.
Like I said, welcome to the forum! I've already realized I want another snake, my girlfriend does too. Its just getting the rest of the household to agree to it! Haha.