When you reach out your hand to him, try having a treat in it. After a few times, try gently petting him while he's eating the treat. After a few days of that, try gently picking him while he's distracted with the treat.
Worked with Lucy. She used to get so PI$$ED if you would pick her up from a comfy cushion, etc. We started picking her up and giving her a treat . . and that snarly behavior vanished quickly.
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