dont worry man im 6'5 and 250 and got my first ball alst year and was scared like a lil school girl he puffed and stuff and move dhis head towards my hand but then i said what the heck worst happens he bites me and i get it over with so i reache din with confidence and onc eu have him in ur hands he should calm down and be aweosme thats hwo mine was averytime they need to no ur a safe zone when u pick them up . lol goood luck
tall paul