Stressed while handling?

[Scottywelsh]

Not true from my experience and many others on here. Short but frequent handling sessions are always better than longer infrequent ones. We know that reptiles learn mainly through associations, and frequency of handling is going to help cement in the animal's mind that you are benevolent and pose no threat.

Just because a BP balls up doesnt necessarily mean that it is overly stressed. Balling up is a mechanism the animal uses when responding to environmental stimuli that could possibly pose a threat. I would be more worried if the snake was striking constantly, or attempting to escape while being handled. Only consistent positive experiences with your snake is going to create the necessary trust.

By less frequently I ment not every day.
Mine all come out every other day when I get the chance for abut 20 mins. I probably should have worded that better but I didn't mean for you to only take them out once a week or less.