Does anyone's BP come out for handling voluntarily?

[Caitlin]

I did look at choice-based when I first got him, it's part of what made me wonder. I wasn't sure BPs were the best candidates though mostly because they're nocturnal. My boy's most active in the hours right after midnight, meaning my room lights are off and I'm, well, tired, which doesn't seem to be ideal handling time. I feel like handling him late at night is riskier because he's all energetic but I'm tired and less alert, and the room is dark. I'd rather feel like I'm focused and on top of any trouble he could get into.

If you're interested, Lori T. has started a whole video series ('Royals at the Ranch') specifically about behavior, temperament, and training in BP - because they are an extremely popular pet, but they are also a very shy snake, as well as being crepuscular/nocturnal. They often need some adjustments in how we work with them as compared to snakes that may have bolder or more outgoing temperaments. But if you work with them on their own terms, they are a lovely snake.