My ball python makes me feel guilty

[Valyndris]

Actually, if you're an adult handling the snake (with no kids handling) it probably won't hurt a bit to cuddle him quietly for a while after he eats: BUT, make sure
that's REALLY what he's after...he may be looking for "dessert" & you could get bit if he's looking for more. And let me qualify: while it's best to let a snake digest
quietly for a day or two after they eat, if they are kept level or with head up (not down!), gentle handling on your lap shouldn't hurt anything. Assuming your snake
is one who has known you for a while also, one that won't be stressed just by the mere fact of being held.

I'd cuddle with him quietly but he likes to roam around everywhere, I can't trust him to behave so I just have to let him stay in his enclosure for 48 hours. I don't think he's looking for dessert, he's just used to coming out daily. He doesn't stress with handling at all as I take him out very often, he just loves to be out, he has a whole room to do his "missions". As much as I want to take him out I think it's best I leave him be for 48 hours, it's just not worth risking to take him out. He does stay in a cave I put on the couch but only after doing a bunch of missions in the room, I know if I tried to start him off on the couch he would keep trying to go to the floor or somewhere bad.