I can only speak from my own experiences.



I would leave him alone for a time in the cage you have set-up.



I agree he may be used to a rack that provides security, but if you have a nice hide to provide security, 1 on the cool side and 1 on the hot side, it will give him the same feeling. I think its really a great thing when people try and provide a more natural setting for their snakes. I try to do this as much as possible, even though I use a rack set-up too, as well as a couple natural set-ups.



I have found that after the snake acclimates for a time, it is better if you then handle them. The skittish snakes seem to be the ones that are hard to feed. When you say he was scared, I would try to get him used to people. Handling him will, in the long run, calm him down.



The person who sold him to you may never have had time to even pick him up. This snake may have only known being kept in a confined baby breeder tub, with a live mouse thrown in at him every 10 - 14 days...



Hes not used to the new life you are providing him.



Good luck to you and ask as many questions as you like.

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