I'm not sure how old he is, but I do move calmly and steady, not jerky or what not when I pick him up. As soon as the hide is up, however, he already looks rearing to have a go at me, and when I do try to move to 'scoop' him up by the sides, he just tracks my hand movement. I can understand him needing to be left alone I suppose, maybe I'm just being a 'fussy owner' and want to make sure I'm doing everything right. I guess I'll try leaving him alone for a month.