Most people have concluded that balls tolerate handling. I think this is the case but i also think each snake has their own personality. My normal seems to love being handled and will come out of the tub soon after i open it. My cinnamon pretty much hates being taken out lol. Hes still young but much more nervous. Once you get him out he calms down. But when you start to put him back in his tub he bolts inside and heads for the nearest hide lmao