what would be the best approach to removing it ?
He is non violent in any way shape or form poor little guy has never even tried to strike at me in over a year of ownership so im not too concerned about this but i know its also something to look out for.[/QUOTE]
1. grab back of head gently .
2. Open mouth ( I like to use q-tips )
3. Reach in with tweezers/ tongs etc
4 . Remove item.
If it is substrate that would work otherwise I'm sure in some time he will take care of it .