I just picked up a sub-adult Male Leo at the Chicgao NARBC Show. I have his environment pretty well situated, but am at a loss when it comes to handling.

I had to remove him from his enclosure due to some furniture moves and to move the temp-probe for his Ranco Temp controller and I'm totally confused on how to handle him.

I know I'm supposed to stay hands-off for a week (and I will if everything goes as planned), but when the time comes should I try to scoop him up under his chin letting his front-legs climb over me?

I'm scared TO DEATH of stressing him and having his Tail-Drop off while I'm trying to touch him.

He seems to make all the meal-worms disappear from his enclosure overnight (for the 2 nights I've had him), and makes trips to his calcium/vitamin dish and water bowl (I can see foot prints), and defecated the first night.

Signed - "How do I Pick Up Something With Legs and Eyelids"