He's just young...shy & defensive is normal, otherwise baby snakes don't survive predators, which his instincts are still telling him that you are, lol. Stay patient, he'll
get beyond this, as will you, hopefully with all 10 fingers intact, lol.
"Baby" snakes that are too passive aren't necessarily healthy or happy, just scared or weak. I'd rather have one show some spunk & eat. He'll get there.