I've managed to get a couple meals in him and he even shed last week. However, I was petting him while he was half in his hide and when he stuck his head out the other side I actually managed to get pretty close to him. Unfortunetly I kicked somethign and scared him so he bit me. I will agree on the point that it didn't really hurt, or break the skin.

All of your advice ahs been helpful however and much thanks. Before I could barely get my hand in the tank.