This is a general question that I seem to have gotten a lot of different responses to in the past from different sources.

I recently got a new Ball Python, and I was wondering how often should I handle him? He's VERY docile, and I know animals can vary on how much they can be handled without getting stressed, but on average, is there an amount they should be handled when they're new? Another wording to this question might be 'How long should I allow a new BP to acclimate?' He's still really young.

Also, my other ball python, whom is quite a bit older than the new baby is very "snippy". He's been like that ever since I bought him. I bought him when he was quite a bit older than a baby. He's very young nonetheless.. About 10 months I'd say. He doesn't hiss, but he strikes out more than most BPs do. He's never actually bitten me, but he coils his neck often. He is getting more and more used to me as I (attempt) to handle him, so my question is, should I try and handle him more often to continue to get him more used to me? I've already had him seen by a veterinarian so nothing is wrong with him. He's just snippy. I don't want to stress him out by handling him too much, but I also don't want him to become more aggressive towards me. Should I just try and find a happy medium?

Sorry for the long post! Any comments and suggestions would be appreciated