that is all I wanted was a clear, concise, and educated answer. When I notice he is showing signs of shed, until his skin is off, I will not handle him. Now I am comfortable doing that because of the clarification. You guys have to remember that much of what seems basic and obvious to you guys is not at all for begginers.
And to to clarify to you guys, I meant to not tell me it was bad to handle him on a regular basis when he is not in shed cycle, not during his shed cycle. Some people have said hold them no more than once or twice a week, others say as much as you want if they show no signs of stress. I will have many more snakes and I'm sure some will only be once a week handlers, whereas I am intuitive enough, even though he is my first, to see that this guy is relaxed when handled. Not to mention as my first python the initial excitement is still there.
So thanks for the clarification and actually explaining it to me. Now I understand, unlike before where I didn't see any issue with holding him between his eyes returning to normal and his skin coming off. Now I don't have to wonder and am left with no unanswered part of my question.
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