I don't see the problem with holding your retic more then once or twice a day. I bring mine out anytime i want to. You have this curled up retic in a cage that once out wants to explore and becomes real active. Retics are very active snakes. My 10 1/2ft male can be a handful (literly!). My 6ft female is very active and is still learning to trust me. Very flinchy snake but has never tried to bite (unless in her cage-very strong feeding response as most retics have) When pulled out of their cage retics don't just sit still as they are a very active snake. Don't expect your retic to sit like a ball python! In real large adults 14ft plus, I find them to be more laid back then the smaller ones. Anyways this is what my experience has been like.

John

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