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Subject: Re: biting
Posted by Tiffany on February 19, 1999 at 10:24:01:

In Reply to: names posted by Chris Stockman on February 18, 1999 at 10:04:51:

If they are babies, I agree with Jo. Let them bite and don't show that you care - they will learn they can't get away with it. You want to do this NOW before their little jaws get strong.
Also, and this is also good for bonding, get Yoplait vanilla custard yogurt or low fat pudding or baby food plums or baby food sweet potatoes, and put some on your finger. When they try to bite, they will get a mouth full of treat and start licking. When they clean your fingertip, pet them with the same finger, then repeat the process until they are full. I would let them do this as much as they want until you have a good bond going. Gliders do bite - but usually it's little love nibbles or they are trying to say "FEED ME." You want to teach them early, though, that you can't be manipulated.
Hope it helps!
Tiffany

: Just to let you know I finaly named my gliders. They are Hermes and Ares.

: One question though.. what is a good technique to stop them biting me?

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