i decided the pros might outweigh the cons so i did take him out yesteday for a small soak. he had been in his enclosure for three days with high end humidity(but still within range), and here he is after his soak before i put him back in.
i do think he is looking less crispy and perhaps even a better color... although of course i may have a bias since i am just happy he is in a good environment now!!
now just to wait until friday(one week mark) to offer food. i am expecting him to deny the first but hoping at the following week he will take it.