Sounds like a plan! The fact is, handling and getting your snake used to you is always going to be about what's best for you and the snake so go with your own instincts. There's no rush, you've years with this snake. If you want to handle on a specific day but the snake is not receptive and your gut instinct is not to push it that day, then by all means, wait till another day. I think there's a fine line between letting a snake get the idea it can intimidate you versus knowing when enough is enough and another time would be better for both of you.