I always stick to the 48 hour rule, and even longer if its a big meal. You will have your snake for the next 15-20 years, you will have plenty of time to handle her. Eventually, it becomes routine not to handle for those 2 days of the week. I always feed Sundays and never handle on Mondays or Tuesdays, but on Wednesday, when I handle her again, its always really rewarding. Just find ways to distract yourself and eventually you'll get used to your snakes schedule