i agree i think it depends on your particular animal. i handle my snakes every day or two unless they just ate(after a feed i wait about 48 hours). i handle monty and cesar for about 15-20 minutes when i have them out and honey I only handle for 5 mins because she is still very. as long as your snake is eating, shedding, and pooping like it should then i dont see the harm in them being handled