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This is what our member has to say: For a while when I try to handle him he has been angry with me, raising his tail and puffiing up his body. Can you ...


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05-01-2006, 04:46 AM
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Zack doesnt like me handling him

For a while when I try to handle him he has been angry with me, raising his tail and puffiing up his body. Can you help me by telling me how to reasure Zack into me handling him.please

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Just take it slow. Try just putting your hand in the cage for a minute or two and left him know you are there before picking him up. Also don't hold him for too long, just for a minute or two and then put him down to let him get used to the idea of you picking him up and handling him.
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Thank you for the advice I will try picking him up tomorow

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Offer some "candy" like a mealworm for example. If he establishes a connection between "being handled" and "getting sweets", his attitude will change.
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