one thing i didn't see mentioned here... find out what your snake is eating... mice or rats and then continue on with the same prey item.

if they are being fed live... then start off with live and then if you choose to go to f/t or p/k (frozen-thawed or pre-killed) do so once they are eating well for you.

my snakes are handled occassionally, not every daily - but that's just me and mine. if i take them out too often, they get grumpy