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<blockquote data-quote="sunset" data-source="post: 217962" data-attributes="member: 37682"><p>I know the temptation, wonder, curiosity and awe of these creatures is very alluring. I may self get tempted at times to want to handle my T's, and it is absolutely your choice. But when ever I get the itch to do so, I'm also keen to understand that even when they "seem " perfectly happy to want to explore and "be curious", these wonderful creatures are honestly more than likely looking for food.</p><p></p><p> The air in the room, a sudden cough, a tree getting disturbed out side, reflections in glass, can all cause your very "seemingly" calm t to become scared and defensive and wanting to bult right back into their safe spot, home. </p><p></p><p>its not only the actions of a t that you need to consider though, yes falling and sudden environmental changes can cause your t to defend its self, but more importantly it's your human reaction to withdraw or fling or suddenly pulling your hand back that ends up being more fatal to the t as we don't realize many times the force our bodies make with these tiny creatures on your hands. A t can get flung, crushed and even easily get stepped on when we accidently panic. </p><p></p><p>my rather calm t vagans, such a beautiful creature. Always out, always very calm and docile. I went to remove it's water dish last night because it filled it with all kinds of God knows what lmao. Well it had other ideas and decided I scared it and it wanted the dish more. One of the only times I've seen this t ever threat pose, ever!! Fine dude keep the yucky dish, here's your diner and a new dish on the other side for your trouble then lmao. Very quick to react and to easily make an accident that could be fatal.If I ever tried to handle it even when it's usually being calm as a sleeping baby, chances are, anything can change in and Instant. </p><p></p><p></p><p>just do your research. There are a lot more things that can go easily wrong so most don't handle purposely. There are a few people who do handle certain T's and will show you some possible good ways to go about it. Just really be careful, you didn't waste all this time growing your t up from a delicate sling. Worry about it's health and home and food to only drop it, lose it or squish them accidently. </p><p></p><p> Good luck!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sunset, post: 217962, member: 37682"] I know the temptation, wonder, curiosity and awe of these creatures is very alluring. I may self get tempted at times to want to handle my T's, and it is absolutely your choice. But when ever I get the itch to do so, I'm also keen to understand that even when they "seem " perfectly happy to want to explore and "be curious", these wonderful creatures are honestly more than likely looking for food. The air in the room, a sudden cough, a tree getting disturbed out side, reflections in glass, can all cause your very "seemingly" calm t to become scared and defensive and wanting to bult right back into their safe spot, home. its not only the actions of a t that you need to consider though, yes falling and sudden environmental changes can cause your t to defend its self, but more importantly it's your human reaction to withdraw or fling or suddenly pulling your hand back that ends up being more fatal to the t as we don't realize many times the force our bodies make with these tiny creatures on your hands. A t can get flung, crushed and even easily get stepped on when we accidently panic. my rather calm t vagans, such a beautiful creature. Always out, always very calm and docile. I went to remove it's water dish last night because it filled it with all kinds of God knows what lmao. Well it had other ideas and decided I scared it and it wanted the dish more. One of the only times I've seen this t ever threat pose, ever!! Fine dude keep the yucky dish, here's your diner and a new dish on the other side for your trouble then lmao. Very quick to react and to easily make an accident that could be fatal.If I ever tried to handle it even when it's usually being calm as a sleeping baby, chances are, anything can change in and Instant. just do your research. There are a lot more things that can go easily wrong so most don't handle purposely. There are a few people who do handle certain T's and will show you some possible good ways to go about it. Just really be careful, you didn't waste all this time growing your t up from a delicate sling. Worry about it's health and home and food to only drop it, lose it or squish them accidently. Good luck!! [/QUOTE]
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