Thank you for all the replies! I have been getting him out every day. He is still defensive but once I am able to get him out, he settles down after about 5 or 10 mins and is ready to explore. I keep him close to me and keep him out for quite a while in order to build trust. I'm hoping his anxiety of being removed from his enclosure eases up a bit after a while. From what I've read about how often they shed, it seems like he should be shedding at any time but I haven't seen hazy eyes or pink belly yet. Thank you again for all the helpful tips!