Once he's out of his cage he doesn't get defensive. He just chills on my shoulder or roams on the couch. He jumps if I pet his tail tho. Lol. It's kinda cute. He will jump and do a 180 and be like what the heck dude. Don't touch my tail. I dont feed him in his enclosure and feed him by hand. He only eats frozen so he has been pretty gentle while taking it from me. Do u have a pix of your little guy?