Is there such a thing as taking it "too slow" when taming an ackie monitor? I have had mine for about 4 months now. He is super curious, tong feeds great, and often comes over to the side of the enclosure to see what I am doing. I have only pet him so far, and have not attempted to pick him up.

I know they are intelligent, and the number one thing that I have been told is not to force handling onto him. I would really like him to crawl up onto my hand the first time that I actually hold him. I just want to ask others opinions and make sure that I am not actually making any mistakes by taking things as slowly as I am.