[Cazador]

Hey Bigstan,
I agree with Elliot about holding it for short periods at first... maybe even 30 seconds the first few times. I'd suggest that you do this several times a day. This conditions the snake to being held & lets it know that it's not in danger.

If it doesn't settle down or has a problem adjusting, let us know. I've had a lot of success with "the bathtub technique." Cheers,
Rick