hes about 1 year old and is done shedding about 4 days ago feeding isnt for another 4 days and this morning he was his happy old self i know that he has a right to be left alone... and my sister cant reach his tank much less get him out... she only holds him under my supervision im almost positive i scared him by going from perfect darkness to bright bright bright thanks for the input he was just defending himself hes my baby i treat him well