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Is there such thing as handling my snake too much? Would 4-5 times per day at 10 minutes each time be considered too much? Or would the more be better?

If the snake is not showing any signs of nervousness or stress, and is still feeding properly, then you should be fine. Just listen to what it tells you. Be aware to signs of stress. If they appear, back off.
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Biting is a sign of nervousness/stress isnt it? Mine bites me almost every time, but then again I hear calkings are known for this when they are small babies. So how do I tell when too much is too much, and when the right amount is just the right amount?

The biting might also be a feeding response. Try feeding it more. But you may still want to back off a little, especially since it's so young. I only handle mine once or twice a week, and they eventually tame down. Remember, baby snakes are instinctively assume that anything that grasps them is a predator trying to eat them. You want to make sure not to stress the snake too much, as this can cause problems.
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That sounds a little too much handling. I wouldn't go much more than 2 times per day for an adult snake and no more than once per week for a kingsnake less than a year old. Cal kings like to burow and feel more secure when they can hide in a tunnel. But everything really depends on how well the snake tolerates handling.

Hope this helps!