I'll give the blowdrying method a shot in another week, I was just worried that because hes so young (born in June) that he couldnt go terribly long without eating. I'm not too worried just yet tho.

I do handle him quite often, maybe once every couple days for a half hour. He seems great tho; very curious and inquisitive and tries to climb everything. He doesnt seem nervous or shy which is why I have been taking him out so often. Should I just leave him completely alone for a week?

As far as it being "that time of year", that was something my girlfriend had asked me. Since it is winter here and, as I understand it, mating season, that he may just not be in the mood to eat.