I handle mine whenever I see her crawling around her enclosure. If she's climbing up on her plants and looking at the top of the tank like she wants out, I'll slide it open and she'll climb on over to my arm. After feeding, she usually stays in her hide 2-3 days, so I don't bother her. When she's out, I'll usually keep her out until she starts squirming around and getting antsy or if her body has gotten a bit chilled. Soooo, I guess anywhere from 10-30ish minutes is the typical handling time I give her..and that's about 3-4 times a week...unless she's shedding or has just eaten of course.