Yeah, just to point out, fully aware he's not watching TV. XD

I assumed he enjoyed coming out of his cage because of when he'll follow us/reach up slowly at us so we'll put our hands in (about...maybe 4 inches away from him) and he'll immediately climb up our arm. What does this behavior mean? He's trying to go out and look for food? His environment isn't comfortable?

If he doesn't want out, yes, he'll be curled up in his log or lying on the other side of the tank by his water (the latter being more of the rarity).

I thought he had wanted out with this behavior, but if they're more content in their enclosure that's more than fine (don't have to worry about feeling guilty leaving him in then )