Some snakes 'like' being out, some tolerate, some will flat out try and kill you every time you look at it. Every snake has it's own personality.
If you are looking for a more 'social' snake, then a BP wasnt your best choice unless you get lucky with one that actually likes the interaction. A boa is a far better choice for a snake that you want to drag out and sling on your shoulder and go.
My BP likes to wander around but isnt thrilled about being on me lol. She is the only snake i got that actually figured out how to slide her AP T10 cage door open and get out so now i have to use the lock on her cage.
With that said, i do drag her out once or twice a week to let get some enrichment but if i am looking a snake to take outside or to lounge with on the bed while watching TV, any of my boas or my Dumerils are my first choices as they are pretty happy to sit on me or curl up close to me under the blanket.
Just keep working with your snake for 5-10 mins every few days as you want each encounter to be a 'pleasurable' for the snake vs a 'nightmare'. Also I would only handle it every every 3 days or twice a week until it gets more settled in. You dont want the snake to freak out every time the cage is opened, it's dragged out. Snakes do like 'quiet me time'.
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