I'm wondering how you'll be able to clean inside that hide when the need (& excrement) arises? But in general, I wouldn't worry about your snake "learning to
avoid handling by staying in the hide"...it's truly more important that snakes DO have a place to feel safe & secure from the world of predators (they're ruled by
instincts, remember?). They may go off feed if they don't feel secure, & if they go off feed, their immune system may suffer in time...see where I'm going?
It's normal & healthy for snakes to want...to need...to hide...especially ambush-predators like BPs. But I'd probably replace that hide with one that can be lifted-
just buy a new hide & next time your snake is out, replace it with the new one. Avoid forcing a snake out of their hide.
Most snakes get comfortable with handling in time, when we're patient, & most importantly, when we hold them close us so they feel as if they're hiding. They
are naturally more nervous when out in the open, as predators (like birds of prey) can swoop down & grab them.
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