In Reply to: Re: Missy still not liking me too much posted by Dave on April 27, 1999 at 20:01:21:

Since she is older it will definately take more time to get her to bond with you, but I assure you its not impossible! I would suggest always going to her with a favorite treat, meal worms work great for mine... and strokeing her and talking calmly to her while she munches ( this worked so well that I can touch the belly of my pregnant female who always used to crab at me when I even looked at her ) I'd also try all of the above mentioned bonding techniques... such as the tee shirt in the cage trick etc... get her out when she's asleep and put her directly into a deep dark pocket with a peanut or something... I used a heavy robe that I had, I'd grab Sassy and before she knew what happened I'd have her in the pocket, most of the time she'd just fall asleep... but she'd have my scent around her and feel my body and hear my voice... she eventually started comming out of the pocket and exploring running all over my arms and back ( just be careful, once on the ground they are fast LOL ) we're at the point now that although I cant really hold/pet her ( unless shes very sleepy ) she will jump out of the cage onto me ( even when I dont want her to, like on my head LOL ) any chance she gets just for the chance to race around and hide in pockets! I understand your feelings though... like I said I have three gliders and the one is doing great, the second is better, but the male is terrible.. he wont bite me or crab at me, but he runs like all heck when I try to even touch him ( unless he has a worm in his grasp ) and I definately cant take him out of the cage... but I'm going to keep trying, I'm sure we can get them to come around... just get her in a pocket or pouch and carry her around with you as much as possible!

good luck!

Candi and the critter crew ( Sassy, Bumble, & Max )

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