I don't think I was ever nervous when I first got Sophie, but I had handled snakes many times before I actually owned any. To be honest, I'm more nervous w/our baby Cali Kings than with our BPs (Serpico bit me the other day, it startled me more than hurt me--they are only 2 mos. old and are prone to nippiness--but it still freaked me out a little as it was the first time I was 'bitten' by a snake).

As everyone has stated already, best thing to do is let your snake settle in and feel at home in his new surroundings before handling too much. I would also wait another week before trying to feed. I'm sure you'll do great, just take your time and be gentle.