Hi mate,
I was in the same position as you this time last year, i got mine in july, with no previous experience whats so ever. i only wish i had two now, but being new i stuck to just the one.
As a kit he did bite alot, but with the use of jiff lemon juice on my hands and plenty of handling, he is now great and a bundle of fun.
Going to get two more to join him
Hope this helps
ATB
Kurt