lol well getting bit has to do with the nature of owning snakes ive been bit plenty of time from smaller pythons and baby boas. i dont think ill be ready for this guy but o well and also keep your movements at a steady motion no jerking around no sudden bumps or anything and keep the room quiet. i would say handle him only bout 5 - 10 mins if you even get far enough to take him out of the tank. once he realizes that snapping in the air will make you put him down he will "learn" that and use it to his advantage.