^^^^^^^^^^ This. I tried to hold an adult corn snake the other day when I went to pick up my BPs supper, and it shocked me how quick it was and how much it wanted away. I will stick to my chill little BP girl.
They totally know who takes care of them. And mine and I have a system when I am going to handle her. I tap lightly on the glass, tap on her hide, and give her a little touch before I pick her up. Which is different from feeding time where there is no tapping, just noms