How do i get a nervous ball to relax?

Ive had my mystic female since the 17 of last month and she is still super freaked out. I havnt handled her other than for cleaning but when i pick up her hide she instantly balls up. When i hold her she squirms ALOT. She has accepted 1 out of 3 meals offered. Any type of movement makes her twitch and immediately trys to "run" away to the point of almost falling out of my hands. I just want to know how i can get her to relax and not freak out.

I would keep handling to a minimum until she's eating well. Just leave her alone. She will relax when she gets settled in and gets bigger.

Agreed, stop handling her at all if at all possible and make sure she has nice, tight, secure hiding spots. Let her settle in for a while longer before trying to mess with her more.

-Jen

The only times i handle her is for cleaning.

Also she seems scared of her food. She just balls up and twitches when the rat pup comes near her

My little albino is super nervous, too. I don't handle her hardly at all. She also is picky about food. She seems to be.less threatened by smaller than appropriate food. Maybe try a small pup? What kind of hides does yours have? Does she feel secure in her enclosure? Also, do you sit and watch when you feed her? If so, close the tub and give her some privacy, maybe some darkness.

I have offerrd rat pups each time. I watched her for about 15 minutes then left her alone overnight. She ate once and refused twice. I got hides from reptile basics. I dont know if she feels secure.

I had trouble getting my mojave eating at first but he never was so nervous like the mystic.

Pics of her set up?

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Originally Posted by DooLittle

Pics of her set up?

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X2 and a few of the BP if possible. :)