Beans is being stubborn, or just picky.

[dakski]

I am going to be blunt here. I think your breeder is full of baloney. Adult BP's stress with frequent handling. I recommend handling adult, established BP's, 10-20 minutes 2-4X a week max and never on a feeding day or for two days after feeding.

I am not a fan of your breeder. Beans is thin, not established, and he/she is telling you handle daily for 30-45 minutes for what benefit? I believe this is counterproductive on all fronts and dangerous for Beans.

You are in no way shape or form out of the danger zone with him. Until he's eating regularly, putting on substantial weight, etc. you should LEAVE HIM ALONE!

I've said it and others have said it. We've all tried to be nice and soft about it. I am done with that because you are not listening. 3 consecutive meals without a refusal is the minimum for a healthy BP to become established and then you work up to more frequent handling. A young and potentially sick or malnourished BP, like Beans, needs more time and less interaction.

Someone needs to tell you Beans health and probably life is at risk.

We want Beans to have a happy and long life with you. That means throwing out short-term thinking and gratification and doing what's best for Beans.

Please listen to us. Beans is depending on it.

BP's who aren't hiding are often stressed. As mentioned in above posts, get husbandry perfect. Temps, humidity, hides, etc. That's all been addressed so I am not going to beat a dead horse on that.

Further, snakes do not have the capacity for "joy" or "excitement." They are also not cuddly animals like dogs who do enjoy human contact. Snakes are either content, hungry, defensive, or in pain/uncomfortable. That's about it. They have no frontal lobe. They don't really think, they don't have feelings per se, and they very much live in the moment. Please do not anthropomorphize Beans, or project your feelings on him.

What he needs is not cuddles or play time, but rest and food until he's much stronger.

I am so sorry to be so blunt and harsh here, but we want you to understand what is at stake. We also want this to be an enjoyable hobby long-term for you and be able to enjoy Beans for many years to come.

No one is mad at you, or angry with you, but we are worried about Beans.

Any questions or clarification needed on husbandry or what I have said, just ask.