Hey, this is my first post, I've been lurking here ever since I got my first ball. I usually search a lot before I post something, but I can't seem to find anything on balls and water bowls.

I've had my ball about 1.5 months now, and I noticed how he barely ever uses the water bowl I provided. In fact, I've never seen him use the water bowl. Is that normal? Or did I just miss it? And he hides in his hide all day, I don't see him out, except when he craps and pees. Is it okay if I take him out of his hide and handle him? Because I read that frequent intrusions can cause stress (I usually handle him at night, 10~60mins, almost everyday except 48hrs after feeding).

Thanks guys!