Thanks for the replies.
Not knowing better, I thought that since he was handled frequently at the LPS and was calm when we handled him there, that it wouldn't be an issue. I've only handled him for 3-4 minutes at a time. I'll give him time to relax and settle in to his new environment.
Yes, he's in a 20L glass tank. The back and sides are covered with black construction paper. The lamp hangs over the center and I placed foil over the left and right side of where the light shines in (it's on a hanger), but the humidity seemed to drop severely with the foil on. I took it off and the humidity seemed to stabilize around 40%. I'm using a daylight bulb and blue moonlight bulb for the night cycle. I placed the water dish over the edge of the UTH to help with humidity the day I set the tank up.
J.P. That's why I used the gloves today. I let him strike me and just sat there and let him lay in my hand. He struck me 4 times as I sat down with him in the palm of my hand. After that, he didn't strike again. I only held him for 3 or 4 minutes, then put him back in the tank and though he was coiled, he didn't strike again.
Skiploder. He's in a low traffic area and his tank is set up with "decent" equipment. I spent $400 plus on his setup. Basking spot is 94, warm side hide temp is 92, cool side hide temp is 82 ambient is 85. Have a heat gun as well.
Thanks again for all the input, it definitely helps. I'll give him his space and let him adjust and take it from there. It's definitely a learning experience, but I'm trying to do right by our new BP
Alex
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