So I myself handle basically daily.
As soon as Cresties hatch here I’m on the handling from day 1, so they go to new homes more tame for people 
Also when I get a new one in, from day 1 I handle. I know a lot of people don’t, but I do! And I have never had any issues doing this either. I like all mine to be tame, If I need to go into the vivs they won’t freak out etc and try bolt out, which I’ve had before from not tamed down ones 
I wouldn’t use honey as a positive reinforcement. Too much isn’t ideal for them.
So I mix in with food once a week.
Cresties are small brained, so really they wouldn’t understand the treat thing like dogs… 
I adore them so it’s ok to call them ‘dumb’. Because they are also smart in their own ways 
Just when you get one, keep handling. If you want to leave him/her to settle in, then do so, that’s entirely your choice to make
Make sure you get from a breeder who does handle regularly too, so you don’t end up with a Skittish one 
Beast Boy here til this day is still a nightmare at times, BUT I still handle and he eventually chills out. He wasn’t handled much growing up which is why 