they are pretty easy to handle. mine is cage aggressive but i hook him out and as soon as he is removed he is pleasant as can be. he has bitten me once or twice in his cage but they are so small it doesn't matter. it feels like touching velcro. they are very food aggressive and have a voracious eating response. other than that they are super cool. much like any aussie python. if you've ever dealt with carpets its pretty much the same on a smaller scale.