Sadly, I'm sure there's worse handling of hatchling snakes- but I like my snakes to feel safe with me & be good pets, & I believe it starts on day one, their impression of the world (& of moi).
Gee, prices sound a bit insane for these-but it does come down to "supply & demand" with rarer species. And it's like they don't even want to sell them at all? But they're NOT hard to breed- so just be patient, you'll get there.