He'll calm back down, in time. From the snake's point of view, you seemed exactly like a predator and he probably considers himself lucky not to have been eaten. Here he was, all snuggled into a safe space, and then a gigantic hand dragged him out. Just leave him to himself for a couple of weeks, and then go back to handling him. Don't be surprised if he's still nervous and wants to pose and/or tag you for a while, even then. But yes, if he was okay with being handled before he will be okay with it again. Eventually.
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