I handle my Kyros when ever I get the chance and when he is in the mood. He is a pretty sweet little guy. I can hold him and inspect him even when he is shedding! ( I only hold him during shedding when I have to clean out his cage, which I do 2 days after a meal( cause of the blood), and every time he poops) I take Kyros everywhere with me. There is nothing like the sound of people saying " is that a real snake? Does it bite? do they make good pets?" I LOVE educating people about Ball pythons. My favorite part of the day is when someone earlier on in the day says " Ew keep that thing away from me!" then later on saying " I want a ball python they arn't gross at all they are really sweet and fun to hold!" Melts my heart! Yay for Snakes!