New baby blue tongue skink hiding

Hello, I just got a blue tongue skink last Thursday evening from a breeder. He’s about 6 months old but he’s been hiding under the substrate every time I go an look at the enclosure. I’ve been putting food in there daily for him and the heat and temperature seems okay. He hasn’t eaten and I haven’t seen him emerged. It’s been about 4-5 days since I’ve got him. Is this normal? I brush the substrate lightly to make sure he is okay and I can hear him hissing and the substrate moving. the temp is about 75-90 and hottest spot is about 95. the humidity is about 60.

I don’t wanna dig him. out as I don’t want to stress him but how long should I wait before getting worried since he isn’t eating. Will he just come out on his own?

P.S: His name is Waffles

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