see, i had it out for a few minutes yesterday, and he moved and squirmed for a little bit, and when i went to put him back in, he freaked out and crawled up my arm real fast, and then just sat and stared at me in his cage till i walked outta the room. idk if he was trying to escape or what, but it seemed to me that it likes being held. he will move around for a bit, then just sit still facing the direction of the t.v. idk what that sounds like to yall, but he staight up doesnt have a problem with being held. personal opinion.