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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Scoolman" data-source="post: 19677" data-attributes="member: 41">Your first and primary concern should be for the safety of her. Any mistake on your part could result in injury or death on her part. If you really want to hold her, you need to put her enclosure on the floor ans sit down next to it. This will minimize the risk of  bad fall. Make sure the room you are in has no hiding places she can dart into. Be prepared for anything. Also be prepared to remain perfectly calm and motionless if she bites. Remember, you are doing this for your satisfaction, she will get nothing from this, other than a little stress.I do hold some of my Ts on occasion, so I understand your desire. </blockquote>