1 month old is young. I got my "Chewie," Ferry, at 1-2 years old.
I think normal, especially at that size, to be a little darty.
I would basically let him be until he's a little bigger. Only handle when necessary until a decent size - maybe 30-40G if Pine Island like my guy, who is about 60G, or a little smaller if a mainland which stay smaller as far as I know.
What you can do is feed him from your fingers or small tongs (with bugs - they are viscous feeders on those and when he's bigger you'd rather not be on the receiving end). I hold the gel in my hand and Ferry will eat from the bowl or lick off my fingers. He's pretty good even though I only handle him 1-2X a week. However, as they get bigger, they can be very cage defensive - FYI. Don't take it personally, they just protect their territory. I use light gloves to get him out and once out he's a sweetie.
Any Rhaco questions, just ask. I have Ferry the Chewie and Ezzy the Leachie.
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