Actually part of the reason the hood has to come off mid-session is the built in gag gets too tight and he gets uncomfy in a not good way. We need a better rubber hood, but we're short of fun funds at the moment.
All in all a good night, if long. Not asleep until after 2. 6 am came way too early.
O and he always gets release eventually. It's my favorite part to watch. However, it's best to drag it out as long as possible.
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