My black milksnake seems to always be out and about. He was a poop slinger as a baby but is calming down quickly as he gets older. They end up being beautiful jet black snakes, easy to care for. Room temperature is perfect for them. I do have a heating pad on mine for the dead of winter.

GTP is hands down the best display snake IMO. They require a bit more thought into set up and are a little more fragile. Getting a captive bred one is a must. As far as handling it seems to be up to the individual.