Posted By: Alan
Bonding Update! - 04/20/17 08:15 PM
So I ordered the tent about a week ago and was very worried about how they would react. We had done a very short (like 5 minute) fist time and while there was no biting, there was immediate crabbing for most of it. They had tried to nip in the past so I was a bit scared. I slowly rolled the bag down and brought them out with my sleeve covered hand, and they jumped all over. They are still very wary, but jump on me a few times and wander around or sometimes jump on my arm when offered.
I'm trying to think of more ways to get them used to my hands. They haven't nipped and when I offered my fingers or hands for inspection they don't run away or lunge or crab. Does this seem normal and should I just continue this way? I have tried offering treats but they seem much more interested in running around the tent and so I keep a few pieces but mostly just let them roam. I have thought maybe yogurt or applesauce but if they are already ok with sniffing and small petting moments should I worry or change anything?
I'm excited that they seem to be acclimating to me pretty quickly, especially with the whole medicine at beginning thing for Giardia. Any hints or tricks moving forward? I'm enjoying the time with them and they seem to recognize me even if they aren't coming to the cage front when I come to it, they still look up and just go back to what they were doing so they are comfy, and almost no crabbing except to each other.
I'm trying to think of more ways to get them used to my hands. They haven't nipped and when I offered my fingers or hands for inspection they don't run away or lunge or crab. Does this seem normal and should I just continue this way? I have tried offering treats but they seem much more interested in running around the tent and so I keep a few pieces but mostly just let them roam. I have thought maybe yogurt or applesauce but if they are already ok with sniffing and small petting moments should I worry or change anything?
I'm excited that they seem to be acclimating to me pretty quickly, especially with the whole medicine at beginning thing for Giardia. Any hints or tricks moving forward? I'm enjoying the time with them and they seem to recognize me even if they aren't coming to the cage front when I come to it, they still look up and just go back to what they were doing so they are comfy, and almost no crabbing except to each other.