So much wonderful advice! I think that Jazzcat may have hit on something. The Feline Rage seems to fit and I believe his rage is from being caged! The more I think aobut it I really believe he bit me because my arm was blocking his path to freedom. He just wants to be one of the other kitties and walk around the house. It is just too soon for this because of my current kitties! They have to adjust to him as well.
I will never block him from the front again! I will try to control him from the back so I'm not the prime target with the teeth. I feel sorry for him because he just wants to be free of the bars and I can understand that. Maybe something to help calm him would be a good idea. He wants me to move him into the fold to quickly. I will check into the rescue remedy. I might take some!!
As for the nuetering that just happened a few weeks ago. He has been a tom for a long time. That I'm sure is part of it.
It's actually very sad that all he wants is to be free to walk and roam around.
Jazzcat-I'm so sorry you went through that with Ripley. I commend you for hanging in there! I too used to feel the same fear of Sammy. He was very violent towards me! He would follow me and sit behind me and I never knew when he would attack. I used to have to call hubby to come get him so he wouldn't hurt me. I have tons of scars too and I have experienced lots of pain over the years. Nothing in comparison to what Mr. Magoo did!! Age also improved things for Sammy and me.
I'm not giving up on Mr. Magoo. I'm just confused, hurt (literally)and trying to figure out which way to go.
Thank you all so much and keep the advice coming.