So! You guys are awesome because like I mentioned in a reply just a second ago - now that they are the correct temp aka much hotter he has no problem striking, grabbing and eating them.
Hes now taken two consecutive meals with no issue.
Hes still angry though when I try to hold him, I fear it may just be his personality. I will keep trying because I’m sure it could just take more time but he doesn’t go into a ball at all when I cover him up, he just sinks down a bit and then when I uncover him he puffs back up to strike. I try to go from behind him, but since he kinda hangs out in the back corner I have to reach past his front and he does not seem to like that either. I just don’t know, I’m happy he’s eating now just want him to relax