In my experience Royal/ Ball Pythons don’t need nor mind handling
Mine only get weighed when I clean out their vivs and they are always calm and placid .
Just make sure a new snake has had a good few feeds before any handling .
The best time for nervous / inexperienced keeper to try and handle a Royal / Ball Python is during the day whilst they are asleep ( nocturnal)
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