Also, I suppose I should mention that I will be feeding him outside of his vive - so waiting to handling him until after his first feeding is technically not possible (but I could just not "play" with him beforehand). I know everyone has their own opinions about this, but mine stands firm that it is something I want to do with all of my snakes. I also feed ONLY f/t, not live. Luckily he has been eating f/t already!
But going back to my other question; I should wait to handle/feed until after he sheds?
Thanks!
EDIT: Thank you Ricky, I uploaded this question right after your post and didn't see it!