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05-01-2007, 07:47 AM
slartibartfast
Re: New To Forum
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Originally Posted by PYRo
Thank you all very much I think I'm connecting to my little friend more than my kids are :) I am off to walmart to grab the temp control and humidity gauge.I will give another week to try and feed again,as I am typing right now the little one is around my neck just hanging around being adventurous.Is there a rule of thumb not to handle them too much??
My personal rule of thumb is to not handle them at all until they've got two good meals in them. They are such sensitive little creatures and go off feed so easily if stressed that I just don't like to take chances.
Not handling is the hardest thing about keeping, for me...(so far, knock on wood, LOL). I content myself with just watching for the first few weeks to give them a chance to acclimate.
Remember that being grabbed and carried through the air is something that they only expect from predators...being held is not something they like or want, but it is something they can become accustomed to over time. It's just a lot of stress to throw at a new baby all at once when it's not even eating yet.
Also, those half-log hides aren't secure enough for them...you want a good snug hide that completely covers him, with just a little hole on the side. Small plastic bowls or flowerpot saucers turned upside down work great. You want two identical hides, one on the cool side and one on the warm side so that he doesn't have to choose safety over being warm/cool enough.
It's always funny when grown-ups get a toy for their kids and wind up being more into it than the kids are! Be wary, these things are addictive. :D
