My guy likes it out of his cage, Both my daughter and i take him out all the time. He eats on Saturday so by monday he is ready to come out and see a little of the world. I started this routine when he was a little guy and just fit in my hand. now he is a pretty big guy at over 900g but still likes to come out and lie in my lap and explore. I love the fact that he is so calm, my daughter actually will drape him over her sholders and walk him around the sun room . i think if as a little guy you do a lot of handling it will help, I have a 15 min. rule start with 15 min. a day and increase it as he gets more used to it. My husband never handles him so when he tries to do anything is the viv, nugget just goes into his get away position and hubby leaves him be. I guess my guy just loves the gals.