i would say it depends on the individual animal. the male i used to have regurged a meal after 24 hours because i had to move him, so now i just pick the snake up gently and run my finger down its belly to feel for a bump, if theres still one i dont handle them, if not i take them out. i actually wait 4 days to handle because thats usually when they poop. ive had bps poop on me before so thats why i wait so long lol same with my burmese pythons, mainly because if they decide to go its difficult to get to something to put under them in time or run to the bathroom quick enough(cuz of their size)
lol, so wait so they don't poop on you... now there's an interesting take
*hate's getting pooped on* I had a snake that seemed to enjoy it... I took this tactic