I would give him some space until he gets his next feeding, make sure the prey is the right size (in relation to the widest part of his body) since your hand could have looked like snack... ensure his enclosure is good with the temps, humidity, and hides, etc.... my guy nipped at me today too, missed but yea.. my breeder also said all hers have been nippy the last couple weeks, it could just be the time of year and they are being assho... not friendly.... I know the weather where I live has been all the seasons and it has messed my guys up and thrown the nippy one into hunger strike... so yea.... sry rambling...
Bottom line- triple check habitat for awesomeness
- make sure you got the right feeder size, adjust accordingly
- give him some space a couple weeks, he may just need some more adjustment time
(good form on initial handling though, kudos)
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