Daily handlings are too much IMHO. Too much stress. I handle only when I clean their tubs- and thats plenty often enough.

I'm relatively new to handling bp's and could really care less about getting struck... my amazons do way more damage than any bp I own could. I've been cut to the bone by my Yellow Nape.

I've been fortunate... and cautious enough not to get tagged by any of my snakes.... yet. I know it will happen. I am only very cautious because I have diabetes and what you guys might constrew as a little bite could be a big issue for my immune system to handle any kind of infection. I have a few frisky hatchlings that hiss at me when I reach for them. Sometimes if they don't "strike a pose", I'll just pick them up. Other times I grab a surgical glove. Hatchlings settle down for me with a hand from above just placed over their head. They will generally ball up and be easier to handle.

Always on feeding days I wear gloves and use tongs. It's just less of a risk for me personally.

My larger bp's are more laid back. When I open their tubs they usually will just slither out after it's open for a minute. They are much easier to handle when they are ready to come out on their own terms.