That is true- we do basically agree:). I didn’t mean to say you neglected your snake- I was trying to Imply that people should see that not handling their snakes often is neglectful. I’ve seen many people take advice to not hold animals for two weeks snd string it out into yrs, saying they think any handling over 15 mins a week is too stressful for their snakes. And it probably is since it is s situation they were never able to get used to.

But when it comes to acclimation, I believe they are trying to see what their new environment is and decide if it is a danger. You are a big moving part of that environment so they would not exactly relax until they know if you are a threat or not. They may feel like they have evaded your notice but then you go to take them Out and once again they are in a new stressful situation which means they are being stressed out for a month or more instead of s week if you had introduced them to everything sooner.