i feel the same way, i want to handle and interact with my snake as soon as possible. a week will be tough but if i have to wait i will.
Would him leaving his hide, and actively exploring his tank be a sign of comfort? Because as soon as i put him in it, he did a first quick inspection, then hid for a while, and since then as come out and even done a couple "laps" of the tank, investigating everything. even with me and my family there watching him.