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Subject: Re: biting
Posted by tanis on August 21, 1998 at 10:10:45:

In Reply to: Re: biting posted by Tiffany on August 21, 1998 at 10:02:52:

They are just curious, no crabbing. I think they are just checking to see what/who I am. I emailed Terry and she said she put on a big glove and let them bite to their hearts content, then when they got tired she played with them. She also mentioned a smack on the head or nose - well when I do that (just a light tap) they seem to get madder ! (aren't they just SO cute). Terry also suggested grabbing them and sticking them under the tap of water (they hate water) and she said that would distract them enough to stop biting.

I haven't had the courage to pick them up yet. I just stick my hand in the cage and let them sniff me out and pet them - that's when they bite. I think I will try a glove and handle them some more. I read though that you are not supposed to use gloves since they recognize you by your scent...any thoughts on using gloves?

By the way, thanks for your replies - I appreciate it!!!!

Tanis (also I'm a female - someone referred to me as "he")

: Do they crab or seem mad when they bite? Are you able to pick them up with out being bitten?
: Tiffany

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: : If I let them bite and don't pull away, they just bite harder and harder! (little stinkers). The gliders are eight months old and I've had them for about three weeks. I guess I will just have to be patient and grin and bear it.

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