My little guy has been a dream to hold. The first time he was a bit nervous but then he got more and more used to it. It is now to the point where he actually will wiggle his body in between my fingers and stretch himself. He even will sometimes put his mouth next to my nose or mouth and sit there and feel me breath on him. The other day, he was so calm wrapped around my hand that he actually tucked his tail underneath his head and fell asleep while I was still holding him. I couldn't have asked for a better experience so far.

The only advice i have is to never make him or her do what he doesn't want to do. Snakes have their own language and you have to listen to it. I like to handle my guy with the TV on mute and it is just us two. He facisnates me to no end. And he seems to be constantly communicating with me. In fact, I still haven't seen him exhibit any of the behavior which gives him his common name. I might have to call him by his rightful name: Royal Python.

I wish that your handling experiences be excellent as well.

Rachel