I have found that my
bredli are all cage protective, but once out are not so flighty. They do eventually grow out of it, but no matter how much i handle my yearling he gets no better, my 2 yo has now stopped biting but still try's to avoid being removed from her tank.
Try a hook and not reach over top of the snake. i let them crawl up the hook or a piece of dowel to get them out and then slide up onto my hand if they are being extremely skitish when trying to get them out.
Like this, plus they love to have something other than your arm to climb on
