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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DalilahBlue" data-source="post: 13110" data-attributes="member: 375">Holding is a touchy issue in this hobby.  Some say yes, some say no.  Keep in mind ANY T can bite if it feels threatened without warning.  Be prepared for that, and know a fall the span of it's legs COULD kill it.  For me, handling is a no-no unless absolutely necessary.  If you decide to handle do so close to the floor and know T's can move incredibly fast, especially arboreal types like your Avic. Personally, I would give it some more time to settle in.  But then, I really don't handle my T's at all.</blockquote>