I'm a new owner too only had mine a week now. He's 4 months old and really sweet. I held him everyday up until a few days ago when I realized he was about to shed, so I left him.for 2 days and caught him shedding early yesterday morning. I fedhim last night and he ate quick and easy, so I'm leaving.him again for a couple days. But I plan on handling him for a little while each day once he's digested, so he gets use to me and the things going on in my house. He doesn't seem afraid when i have him out, so I don't see anything wrong with it