i think im just lucky but i wait till hes up and about then i just put my hand in the tank and he comes out by himself then i just let him move around my hands and fingers. i handle mine for 10 minutes daily exept the 2 days after feeding and i only have had him for a month i think it depends on the snake like i said i think im very lucky but when he wont come out on his own i just touch him by his tail then i scoop him from his middle