I apologize...I didn't get him out of the egg. I did see his whole clutch due to the breeder still having them. He is eating two fresh pinkies every 3-4 days currently. I tried the damp paper towel but he would sit on top of the hides and didn't seem to like it. I would go to set him back on it after cleaning and he would throw himself towards the hide, didn't want to touch ground. He actuallyi s quite active with carpet and it's a quicker cleanup. I thought I read that a higher humidity was better during shed phase for an easier transition out...maybe I was mistaken?!