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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rick Stallard" data-source="post: 35999" data-attributes="member: 3166"><p>Of course. As we get into keeping Ts we research about ones we are getting, so it gives us an idea of what sort of temperament they have. G. rosea/porteri would be the most talked about docile Ts. There's always a bad apple, but for the most part, very easy to handle. then you can watch how other kinds react to sounds and movements to see if they would mind it. I let them crawl to the top and then offer my hand. Most walk right on and seem fine. I don't push it for several tries. When it gets to the top and does not hesitate at all to crawl on, I know then it's ok. Still have to be aware of whats going on, no sudden loud noise or movement. No gust of wind, just calm slow movements and let both of you enjoy whats going on</p></blockquote><p></p>