What I do is when taking any of my BP's out of their tubs for handling, cleaning, weighing etc, is that I use a snake hook. A small one for the hatchlings and a larger one for my bigger ones. After they are removed with the hook, I then put their bottom half in my other hand (put down the hook) then have them slither onto my other hand. It lets them know that its time for human interaction.....it has worked for me so far....just my 2 cents!!