My New Ball Python (first time snake owner)

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My question is about handling. She is very shy, and I can tell she doesn’t like being handled. Often tries to conceal her head. She starts exploring during handling, but can’t help but think she’s trying to escape from me ��. I’m gentle and only do about 10-15min sessions. I started handling a little over a week after I got her, and after she ate her first meal (48 hours after). Does it take time to get a juvenile comfortable with handling? Is this normal?

You should consider a choice-based handling approach. I wouldn't consider myself a choice-bases zealot, but it has definitely influenced my approach. Here a link to a video that explains how to get started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ljtIS4qCKw&t=238s.