So far so good! Switched over feeding size last night from a medium mouse to a large mouse. Put the mouse in the cage and came back 2 hours later and it was gone.
As for handling, this thread has been a big confidence booster for me. I was always hesitant when seeing the curved necked but since reading these great responses, I've been able to boost my confidence while enjoying the handling session. Hope it continues that way.
Hope your little guy is eating well and that you can start to enjoy the handling sessions.